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T352 SHR

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

92,252 mi
Last recorded92,252 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT352 SHR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 92,252 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Rear shocks corroded

Rear suspension corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2018 92,111 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

all jacking point areas corroded

front and rear suspension and hub components corroded

front brake disc inner faces in poor condition

Fail 23 Apr 2018 92,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling inner wheel arch cover on full lock (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavily perished (4.1.E.1)

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

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

all jacking point areas corroded

front and rear suspension and hub components corroded

front brake disc inner faces in poor condition

Pass 10 Mar 2017 91,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively and fouling anti roll bar linkage (3.4.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and very heavily perished (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

front brake disc inner faces in poor condition

front jacking point areas corroded

rear jacking point areas corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 90,992 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 90,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 89,083 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all 4 jacking points corroded.

fuel tank straps corroded.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 89,083 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

all 4 jacking points corroded.

fuel tank straps corroded.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 87,014 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above fuel tank

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

oil leak rear diff

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2014 87,014 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above fuel tank

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

oil leak rear diff

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2013 84,108 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion underside/chassis

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2013 84,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion underside/chassis

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2012 82,000 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above fuel tank

brake pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2012 82,000 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above fuel tank

brake pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2011 79,851 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes above fuel tank

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2010 76,936 miles

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

front tyres worn on outside edges

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2009 70,978 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

rear diff leaking

undertray and sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2009 70,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear diff leaking

undertray and sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2008 68,191 miles

replacement of rear brake pipes

sill cover fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2008 68,188 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

replacement of rear brake pipes

sill cover fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2007 64,874 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 64,874 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

brake pipes corroded

diff seal leaking

sill covers and undertray fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2006 57,179 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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T352 SHR 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 60.9%.

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 T352 SHR, 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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T352 SHR is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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