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S623 JYX

1998 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,358 mi
Last recorded99,358 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS623 JYX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 99,358 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 99,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished cracks in sidewall/tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished cracks in sidewall/tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 99,163 miles

Centre Front window screen chip outside of zone A

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked around tread but not to cords

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged rusty from tank area (7.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 99,163 miles

Centre Front window screen chip outside of zone A

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked around tread but not to cords

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged rusty from tank area (7.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 99,025 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 98,759 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 98,494 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 97,823 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2011 96,474 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 95,295 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 93,793 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 92,508 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 91,983 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front wheels need to be removed to check all brake pads

oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 24 Jul 2007 91,810 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2007 91,796 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 81,639 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 79,369 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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S623 JYX is a 1998 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S623 JYX, 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 S623 JYX registered?

S623 JYX is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is S623 JYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S623 JYX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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