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M2 XRC

1998 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,014 mi
Last recorded26,014 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 XRC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2010 26,014 miles

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

bothj front tyres age cracks

Pass 4 Sep 2008 24,153 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 24,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 22,341 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 19,514 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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M2 XRC is a 1998 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M2 XRC, 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

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What year was M2 XRC registered?

M2 XRC is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 2 September 1998.

Is M2 XRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M2 XRC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M2 XRC have outstanding finance?

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