1998 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · E36 WRC
1998 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1998. Recorded mileage 106,163 miles. MOT valid until 08/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,163 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 3201cc
E36 WRC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 106,163 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
E36 WRC Mileage History
- 20/07/2023105,717 mi
- 16/09/2024105,730 mi+13 mi
- 17/09/2024105,730 mi
- 09/01/2026106,163 mi+433 mi
Average of roughly 180 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
E36 WRC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW M3 (E36 WRC) between July 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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