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S59 KRK

1998 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,811 mi
Last recorded102,811 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS59 KRK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 102,811 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 102,704 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 101,674 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 2 Apr 2019 100,398 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (sill covers fitted ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (sill covers fitted ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 99,534 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor to sill (sill covers fitted ) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor to sill (sill covers fitted ) (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 97,704 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

surface corrosion on fuel pipes

Fail 3 Mar 2016 97,699 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped brake hose/pipe (3.6.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

surface corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 3 Mar 2015 94,977 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel lines corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2015 94,976 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel lines corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2015 94,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel lines corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2014 92,127 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 86,604 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel lines slightly corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2012 86,598 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel lines slightly corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2011 83,670 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 75,963 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit worn smooth on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge close to legal limit on

play in offside and nearside steering rack

Fail 31 Mar 2010 75,963 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre on legal limit worn smooth on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge close to legal limit on

play in offside and nearside steering rack

Pass 16 Dec 2008 69,658 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 64,680 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 62,287 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 62,284 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 9 Aug 2006 56,772 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 54,285 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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S59 KRK is a 1998 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 87,931 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S59 KRK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S59 KRK is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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