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S65 CDV

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,701 mi
Last recorded115,701 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS65 CDV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 115,701 miles

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

front under body tray cover insecure

Fail 15 Jul 2009 115,701 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

front under body tray cover insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2008 111,570 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2007 105,931 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 105,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 100,780 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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S65 CDV is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S65 CDV, 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 S65 CDV registered?

S65 CDV is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S65 CDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S65 CDV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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