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D805 HPO

1998 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,498 mi
Last recorded176,498 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD805 HPO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 176,498 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 177,545 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

heavy corrosion both front floor pans

heavy corrosion both front inner arches

slight blow from front exhaust joint

Pass 21 Sep 2009 176,007 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 176,007 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 174,952 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 172,091 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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D805 HPO is a 1998 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 D805 HPO, 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 D805 HPO registered?

D805 HPO is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 6 October 1998.

Is D805 HPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D805 HPO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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