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S76 FGP

1998 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,207 mi
Last recorded41,207 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS76 FGP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 41,207 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 39,841 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 38,607 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 38,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 37,226 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 36,001 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage low pressure pipe from reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 34,847 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 34,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 34,757 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 34,466 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 33,812 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 33,443 miles

Offside Front Indicator slightly insecure

Undertrays fitted obscuring the view of components

Fail 20 Jun 2016 33,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. and wrong rotation (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Indicator slightly insecure

Undertrays fitted obscuring the view of components

Pass 30 Mar 2015 32,988 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 32,983 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 32,698 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 31,896 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 31,761 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 31,313 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 30,131 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 29,079 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 27,174 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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S76 FGP is a 1998 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S76 FGP, 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

How do I check the history of S76 FGP?

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What year was S76 FGP registered?

S76 FGP is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S76 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S76 FGP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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