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C14 CBA

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,396 mi
Last recorded146,396 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 CBA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 146,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear diff front seal leaking

Rear nearside and offside jacking blocks missing

reverse lamp/s inoperative

Pass 11 May 2022 145,946 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 145,626 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 13 Jun 2017 144,932 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 144,530 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 144,258 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 141,927 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 138,773 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 138,766 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 131,439 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 122,246 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 122,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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C14 CBA is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C14 CBA, 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

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What year was C14 CBA registered?

C14 CBA is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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