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S773 DTX

1998 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

137,626 mi
Last recorded137,626 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS773 DTX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 137,626 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 137,626 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 136,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 135,180 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 135,135 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 135,059 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 134,934 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 134,666 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 134,450 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 134,060 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 133,735 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 133,390 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 131,494 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 126,049 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 121,706 miles

small corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 27 May 2008 115,683 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres worn

o/s steering rack boot in poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2007 101,220 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 96,438 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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S773 DTX is a 1998 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 S773 DTX, 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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S773 DTX is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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