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T952 EAN

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 9999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

101,590 mi
Last recorded101,590 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT952 EAN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine9,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 101,590 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 100,308 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)

nsf bump stop deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2016 99,535 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear by hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 97,006 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged slightly kinked by hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 95,055 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 92,116 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 90,164 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 87,866 miles

osr sill to floor split not in prescribed area

Pass 4 Nov 2010 83,977 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 73,523 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 71,936 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 71,936 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 65,379 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 63,297 miles

damage to windscreen

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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T952 EAN is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 9,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 T952 EAN, 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 T952 EAN registered?

T952 EAN is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for T952 EAN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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