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M12 EVD

1998 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

109,861 mi
Last recorded109,861 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 EVD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 109,861 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 109,648 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 109,510 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 109,414 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 109,217 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 108,934 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 108,651 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 108,089 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 106,024 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre has minor cracks on outer edge

Fail 21 Nov 2017 106,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

both rear tyre has minor cracks on outer edge

Pass 21 Nov 2016 101,714 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 97,621 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 97,621 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 93,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 90,790 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Nov 2013 90,790 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 86,819 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 78,672 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 68,140 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 59,505 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 50,681 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 47,677 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 44,847 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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M12 EVD is a 1998 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M12 EVD, 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 M12 EVD registered?

M12 EVD is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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