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601 HOT

1998 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,951 mi
Last recorded94,951 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration601 HOT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 94,951 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

VEHICLE COATED UNDERNEATH

Pass 29 Oct 2024 94,605 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle coated underneath

Fail 5 Sep 2024 94,601 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle coated underneath

Pass 8 Sep 2023 93,967 miles

Auto gearbox may have an intermittent fault

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak

Underside heavily coated limiting inspection

Fail 15 Aug 2023 93,967 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Auto gearbox may have intermittent fault

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak

Underside heavily coated limiting inspection

Pass 2 Sep 2022 93,477 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle heavily coated underneath limiting inspection

Fail 18 Aug 2022 93,475 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle heavily coated underneath limiting inspection

Pass 19 Aug 2021 92,242 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp beam poor

Underside coated restricting inspection

Pass 21 Aug 2020 91,103 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms for springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle coated underneath restricting some inspection

Fail 13 Aug 2020 91,103 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms for springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle coated underneath restricting some inspection

Pass 13 Aug 2019 88,074 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe unto union (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 88,074 miles

Emissions not tested Due to waterleak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak requires investigation

Heatshield loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Union onto pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 86,784 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2018 86,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 85,024 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak power steering ()

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

both fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 83,342 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2016 83,337 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area beside jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under-trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2015 79,343 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 75,440 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 75,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 75,263 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

emissions limits only just met

slight corrosion at o/s/f jacking point

Pass 4 Jul 2013 73,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front inner wings corroded

offside front floor corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2013 73,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front inner wings corroded

offside front floor corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2012 72,510 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 70,968 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 70,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 69,359 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 69,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 67,606 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 67,553 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

fluid covering pas bottle & hoses

o/s/f fog light inop

oil leak at differential

only one jet per side on washers working

Pass 7 Aug 2008 63,606 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 63,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 59,636 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 59,636 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 56,054 miles

slight wear off side front tyre edge

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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601 HOT is a 1998 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 601 HOT, 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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601 HOT is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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