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S765 LOY

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,306 mi
Last recorded92,306 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS765 LOY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2011 92,306 miles

Airbag light illuminated during test period

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 89,669 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 89,669 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 86,968 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT IMAGE POOR , ALL TYRES LOW ON TREAD , OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE,BOTH REAR SUSPENSION ARM OUTER BUSHES WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 17 Dec 2008 83,729 miles

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

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

oil leaking from diff seal

slight play in steering rack rod ,offside

Pass 24 Dec 2007 81,761 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMMITS ON BOTH INNER EDGES , SLIGHT CORROSION IN BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES BY FUEL TANK , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST.

Pass 15 Dec 2006 79,551 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 77,592 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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S765 LOY is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S765 LOY, 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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S765 LOY is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S765 LOY safe to buy?

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