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KEL 44E

1998 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

57,171 mi
Last recorded57,171 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEL 44E
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 57,171 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 57,163 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 57,140 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 57,123 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 57,082 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 57,071 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2017 57,061 miles

Both front bump stops deteriorated

Rear diff leaking

Slight corrosion starting to underside of vehicle

Slight oil leak to engine

Pass 30 Jun 2015 57,054 miles

Front bump stops deteriorating

Oil leak to engine

Oil leak to rear diff

Pass 26 Jun 2014 57,007 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2014 57,001 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 56,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

rear axle differential leaking oil

Pass 16 Mar 2012 56,464 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2011 55,892 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 55,209 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 53,456 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 53,549 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 50,433 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 47,688 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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KEL 44E is a 1998 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 KEL 44E, 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

How do I check the history of KEL 44E?

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What year was KEL 44E registered?

KEL 44E is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 10 December 1998.

Is KEL 44E safe to buy?

The MOT history for KEL 44E shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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