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G968 WCD

1998 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

181,275 mi
Last recorded181,275 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG968 WCD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 181,275 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 181,191 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 180,029 miles

Nearside front headlight aim on lower limit

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 May 2018 179,977 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside front headlight aim on lower limit

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2017 178,450 miles

All tyres wearing on inner edges slightly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 177,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 May 2016 176,957 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 174,443 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 171,137 miles

HID kit fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2012 169,310 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 165,570 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 165,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 152,104 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 142,093 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 134,362 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 116,144 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 116,144 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 116,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

wear in the steering rack †wear in rear main suspension bushes

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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G968 WCD is a 1998 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G968 WCD, 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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What year was G968 WCD registered?

G968 WCD is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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