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A19 LHH

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,990 mi
Last recorded85,990 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 LHH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 85,990 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 81,783 miles

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

Nearside front brake warning wire disconnected

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 May 2013 81,783 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake warning wire disconnected

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 May 2012 78,644 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 78,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 75,036 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 73,339 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 70,338 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 67,024 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2007 62,902 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2006 60,400 miles

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

Rear brake pads worn to 3mm.

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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A19 LHH is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue 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 A19 LHH, 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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A19 LHH is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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