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A12 ADE

1998 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,177 mi
Last recorded103,177 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 ADE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2010 103,177 miles

Petrol pipe Corroded

Steering pipe leak

Pass 30 Nov 2009 99,951 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2009 97,723 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 94,267 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 94,276 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2007 98,957 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 98,957 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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A12 ADE is a 1998 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A12 ADE, 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 A12 ADE registered?

A12 ADE is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is A12 ADE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 ADE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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