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B13 KKB

1998 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,057 mi
Last recorded113,057 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 KKB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 113,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 112,461 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 111,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 111,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre cracking around and inside its tread due to age

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 111,040 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2017 109,851 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 109,035 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 108,450 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 103,008 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 100,677 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 98,538 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2009 97,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 97,570 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 94,510 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 90,608 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 90,245 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 86,540 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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B13 KKB is a 1998 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 B13 KKB, 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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B13 KKB is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 9 November 1998.

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