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S626 UHK

1998 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,516 mi
Last recorded5,516 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS626 UHK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2024 5,516 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 5,455 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 5,365 miles

both front tyres cracked outer edges

Pass 26 Aug 2021 5,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 5,264 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 5,234 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 5,195 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 5,164 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 5,132 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 5,103 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 5,071 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 5,007 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 4,971 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 4,893 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 4,781 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 4,632 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 4,536 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 4,437 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 4,239 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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S626 UHK is a 1998 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S626 UHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S626 UHK registered?

S626 UHK is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S626 UHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S626 UHK shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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