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K12 KJH

1998 BMW M3

White Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,483 mi
Last recorded42,483 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 KJH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2025 42,483 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 42,469 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 42,460 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 42,362 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 42,360 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 42,350 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 42,346 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 42,338 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 42,284 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 42,257 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 42,099 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 42,098 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 42,078 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2010 43,004 miles
Pass 7 May 2007 43,001 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 42,760 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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K12 KJH is a 1998 BMW M3 in White with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K12 KJH, 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 K12 KJH registered?

K12 KJH is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is K12 KJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K12 KJH shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K12 KJH have outstanding finance?

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