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M13 JGO

1998 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

95,851 mi
Last recorded95,851 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 JGO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 95,851 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 95,820 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 95,781 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 95,688 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 95,664 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 95,624 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 94,182 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 92,890 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 92,890 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 92,189 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 91,675 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front shock absorber dust covers have become detached

exhaust system has surface corrosion

unable to fully assess the rear suspension coil springs due to the suspension arrangement

Pass 16 May 2011 91,026 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 90,300 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 88,568 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 84,377 miles

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 31 Oct 2007 83,035 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 76,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 64,260 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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M13 JGO is a 1998 BMW M3 in Silver 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 M13 JGO, 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 M13 JGO registered?

M13 JGO is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is M13 JGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M13 JGO 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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