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E3 NCC

1998 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

60,465 mi
Last recorded60,465 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 NCC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 60,465 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

power steering pipes damp

Pass 23 May 2025 60,042 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 59,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 59,307 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 58,757 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 58,421 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 58,107 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 58,107 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 57,451 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 56,250 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 55,611 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 54,077 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 53,452 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 51,967 miles

n/s/f coil spring corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 51,025 miles

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

O/s/r tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2011 49,738 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 49,738 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 48,553 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 41,584 miles

AIR BAG FAULT TELL TALE LAMP IS ON

Pass 21 Oct 2008 34,878 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 32,795 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration both number plates.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 3 Apr 2006 25,636 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 25,636 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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E3 NCC is a 1998 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 E3 NCC, 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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E3 NCC is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 27 October 1998.

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