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BUT 5H

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,745 mi
Last recorded91,745 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUT 5H
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2019 91,745 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 91,735 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 91,715 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 91,665 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 91,622 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 89,483 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 85,968 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 85,564 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 82,628 miles

both rear arms bottomrose joints have play

Pass 10 Jul 2006 78,086 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 79,894 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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BUT 5H 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 100%.

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 BUT 5H, 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 BUT 5H registered?

BUT 5H is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is BUT 5H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUT 5H shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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