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DO 43

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

69,052 mi
Last recorded69,052 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDO 43
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 69,052 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 69,052 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 67,618 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 65,852 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 10 Feb 2023 64,251 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 61,928 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 59,976 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 23 Jan 2020 58,614 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 28 Jan 2019 57,646 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 56,783 miles

Front wiper smearing.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 Feb 2017 53,943 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 26 Jan 2016 52,606 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 51,276 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 49,930 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 47,062 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 44,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2011 43,294 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 41,800 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 39,956 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 37,807 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 35,130 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 32,546 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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DO 43 is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 DO 43, 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 DO 43 registered?

DO 43 is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is DO 43 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DO 43 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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