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D12 JSK

1998 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

35,146 mi
Last recorded35,146 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 JSK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 35,146 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 34,320 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 32,860 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 29,978 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2015 28,360 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 27,308 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 27,308 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 24,749 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 24,749 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 20,728 miles

steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2010 20,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 20,607 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 15,454 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 11,698 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 11,674 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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D12 JSK is a 1998 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 D12 JSK, 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 D12 JSK registered?

D12 JSK is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is D12 JSK safe to buy?

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