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C3 TAW

1998 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,564 mi
Last recorded102,564 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 TAW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 102,564 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 101,269 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 101,267 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 98,079 miles

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

front and rear number plates slightly detioriated

osf tyre splits in sidewall no cords found

Pass 11 Jan 2008 92,435 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 91,314 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

strong advise front bumper surround small distance between tyre/bumper/it touches wheels when car is elevated

Pass 5 Jan 2007 91,314 miles

strong advise front bumper surround small distance between tyre/bumper/it touches wheels when car is elevated

Fail 29 Dec 2006 91,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Dec 2006 91,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2005 89,113 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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C3 TAW is a 1998 BMW M3 in Purple 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 C3 TAW, 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 C3 TAW registered?

C3 TAW is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is C3 TAW safe to buy?

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