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BAZ 8589

1998 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,109 mi
Last recorded22,109 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 8589
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 22,109 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 22,108 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 15,394 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 15,394 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 15,109 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 23 May 2011 14,976 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 13,855 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 13,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Fail 7 May 2009 13,018 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2009 13,018 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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BAZ 8589 is a 1998 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BAZ 8589, 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 BAZ 8589 registered?

BAZ 8589 is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is BAZ 8589 safe to buy?

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