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SKH 718

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

44,875 mi
Last recorded44,875 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKH 718
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 44,875 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 44,722 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 44,608 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 44,542 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 44,481 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 44,171 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 43,834 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 43,369 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 43,369 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 42,999 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 42,999 miles

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

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 42,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 42,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 41,745 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 41,385 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 40,566 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 39,837 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 39,185 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 38,078 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 37,106 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 36,242 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2007 34,469 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 33,117 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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SKH 718 is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SKH 718, 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 SKH 718 registered?

SKH 718 is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is SKH 718 safe to buy?

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