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D17 LLY

1998 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

277,235 mi
Last recorded277,235 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 LLY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,266cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2014 277,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 276,397 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 276,069 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 275,317 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 274,581 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 247,569 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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D17 LLY is a 1998 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 D17 LLY, 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 D17 LLY registered?

D17 LLY is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 6 October 1998.

Is D17 LLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D17 LLY shows 6 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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