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S668 MCC

1998 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,885 mi
Last recorded63,885 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS668 MCC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2007 63,885 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 63,885 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 60,535 miles

front tyres low on inner edges

n/s rear overtank brake pipe corroding

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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S668 MCC is a 1998 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 S668 MCC, 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 S668 MCC registered?

S668 MCC is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S668 MCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S668 MCC shows 3 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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