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M111 TYM

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,365 mi
Last recorded73,365 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 TYM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 73,365 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 72,781 miles

Central Rear differential leaking.

Pass 16 Sep 2022 71,982 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 71,586 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 70,612 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 70,612 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 68,964 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 68,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 67,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 66,844 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 65,914 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 64,759 miles

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 17 Apr 2014 64,617 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 63,275 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 60,068 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 58,099 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 57,630 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 56,337 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 56,337 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 47,781 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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M111 TYM is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M111 TYM, 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 M111 TYM registered?

M111 TYM is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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