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S634 CDL

1998 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,122 mi
Last recorded96,122 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS634 CDL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 96,122 miles

oil

power steering pipe corroeded

Fail 3 Jun 2011 96,039 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

oil

power steering pipe corroeded

Pass 5 Jun 2010 89,884 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 82,630 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 82,630 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 76,336 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 72,200 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2005 70,432 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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S634 CDL is a 1998 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S634 CDL, 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 S634 CDL registered?

S634 CDL is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S634 CDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S634 CDL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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