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S901 HGX

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,852 mi
Last recorded84,852 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS901 HGX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 May 2012 84,852 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 83,044 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

air bag light on

washer jets two of the four blocked

Pass 12 May 2010 82,172 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering opperation slightly stiff and clicky

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front spot light not working

Pass 6 Jun 2009 80,787 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

o/s front fog not working

Pass 2 Jun 2008 75,607 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 64,200 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 62,045 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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S901 HGX is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S901 HGX, 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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What year was S901 HGX registered?

S901 HGX is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S901 HGX safe to buy?

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