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H720 EGU

1998 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,282 mi
Last recorded104,282 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH720 EGU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 104,282 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 104,145 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 104,082 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2011 104,073 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 103,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 103,960 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 103,805 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 103,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 103,420 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 102,638 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 100,330 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 100,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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H720 EGU is a 1998 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 H720 EGU, 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 H720 EGU registered?

H720 EGU is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is H720 EGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H720 EGU shows 12 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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