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L444 RYC

1998 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,333 mi
Last recorded141,333 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL444 RYC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 141,333 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 136,274 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Dec 2012 127,873 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 116,572 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 116,572 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 102,259 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 91,609 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 80,241 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Dec 2008 80,241 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 68,357 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 57,273 miles

Nearside rear tyre wall cut but not down to cords

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 45,489 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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L444 RYC is a 1998 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L444 RYC, 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 L444 RYC registered?

L444 RYC is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is L444 RYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L444 RYC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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