CarVerify

Free Car Check

S81 CPD

1998 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

65,384 mi
Last recorded65,384 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS81 CPD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 65,384 miles

advise surface rust on osf brake pipe advise replacement

Pass 3 Feb 2025 64,717 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 59,589 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 59,547 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag warning (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 59,358 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 59,307 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak from power steering reservoir

Pass 9 Oct 2021 59,039 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 58,799 miles

Gearbox pipes leaking

Power steering pump leaking

Rear diff leaking

Pass 1 Apr 2019 58,333 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers and shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Apr 2018 58,217 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 57,720 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 57,674 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 55,314 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 51,687 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 47,430 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 41,966 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
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S81 CPD is a 1998 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S81 CPD, 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 S81 CPD?

You can check the full history of S81 CPD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S81 CPD registered?

S81 CPD is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S81 CPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S81 CPD shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S81 CPD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S81 CPD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.