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R959 BMJ

1998 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,925 mi
Last recorded131,925 miles
Recorded on23 May 2007
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 BMJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 23 May 2007 131,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2006 117,336 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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R959 BMJ is a 1998 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R959 BMJ, 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 R959 BMJ registered?

R959 BMJ is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R959 BMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R959 BMJ shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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