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M300 CMG

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,167 mi
Last recorded148,167 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 CMG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 148,167 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 146,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

front bumper damaged off side fog lamp missing

Pass 18 Feb 2012 132,328 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 132,258 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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 120,503 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 110,460 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 98,754 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 91,230 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 91,230 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 86,342 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 86,338 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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M300 CMG is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M300 CMG, 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 M300 CMG registered?

M300 CMG is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is M300 CMG safe to buy?

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