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B21 BOX

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,458 mi
Last recorded79,458 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 BOX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 79,458 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 79,458 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 79,458 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 78,378 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 77,922 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 77,887 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 77,367 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 76,594 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 75,274 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 74,709 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 74,708 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 73,680 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 72,304 miles

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

Rear diff leaking oil slightly.

Fail 20 Aug 2011 72,304 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear diff leaking oil slightly.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 57,540 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 57,540 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 55,085 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 55,063 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise rear tyres 2m

Pass 13 Nov 2009 54,882 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 50,409 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 47,448 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 44,266 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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B21 BOX is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 B21 BOX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B21 BOX?

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What year was B21 BOX registered?

B21 BOX is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is B21 BOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B21 BOX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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