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T48 CPP

1998 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,315 mi
Last recorded101,315 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT48 CPP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 101,315 miles

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

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

both front tyres wear on edges

Pass 6 Jul 2013 98,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2013 98,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2013 97,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre wearing low inner tread

Pass 11 Apr 2012 95,033 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 93,872 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 91,244 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 89,206 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 85,201 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 81,453 miles

both front tyres are starting to crack on outside edges

both rear tyres are split on inside edges but not down to cords

engine oil leaks around air con pump

front inner arches are insecure

n/s/r diff output seel leaking

o/s hand brake grabs slightly

o/s/r tyre close to tread bars

powersteering resivoir damp on bottom

rear suspension top mounts starting to wear

Pass 18 May 2006 78,794 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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T48 CPP is a 1998 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T48 CPP, 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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T48 CPP is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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