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D4 CGR

1998 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,930 mi
Last recorded120,930 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 CGR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 120,930 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 120,450 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 120,374 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 117,911 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 111,743 miles

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

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

both front tyres have wear to inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2014 107,442 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 99,931 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 99,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 92,769 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 86,110 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 86,110 miles

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

siite play in rack

Fail 12 Feb 2010 80,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both anti roll bar drop links seals split

Pass 12 Feb 2010 80,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both anti roll bar drop links seals split

Pass 19 Feb 2009 74,063 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 74,063 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 66,269 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 66,269 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 63,615 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 63,615 miles

Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 60,365 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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D4 CGR is a 1998 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D4 CGR, 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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D4 CGR is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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