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S776 MGO

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,734 mi
Last recorded97,734 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS776 MGO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2011 97,734 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

passengers washer jet weak

Pass 18 Feb 2011 92,427 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 92,427 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2010 89,507 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 89,507 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Slight Play in Offside Steering Rack.

Pass 7 Feb 2009 87,466 miles

offside headlight weak

Pass 6 Feb 2008 71,981 miles

OSR tyre worn on inner edge

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 70,499 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread area

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 29 Jun 2006 70,227 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 70,227 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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S776 MGO is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S776 MGO, 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 S776 MGO registered?

S776 MGO is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S776 MGO safe to buy?

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