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S601 MFC

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,401 mi
Last recorded89,401 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS601 MFC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 89,401 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 89,401 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 86,265 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 86,265 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 82,727 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 79,010 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 79,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 83,814 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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S601 MFC is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S601 MFC, 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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What year was S601 MFC registered?

S601 MFC is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S601 MFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S601 MFC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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