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F614 YAF

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

230,473 mi
Last recorded230,473 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF614 YAF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 230,473 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 224,143 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 224,135 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 223,681 miles

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

not factory fitted side repeaters on wings

Pass 7 Jul 2008 223,403 miles

both front side repeaters mounted on front bumper with tape, but secure

Fail 7 Jul 2008 223,401 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 222,034 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 218,657 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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F614 YAF is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F614 YAF, 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 F614 YAF registered?

F614 YAF is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is F614 YAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F614 YAF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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