1998 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · M33 JDN
1998 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 05/03/1998. Recorded mileage 72,993 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,993 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
M33 JDN Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2024
- 72,993 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
M33 JDN Mileage History
- 02/10/200662,097 mi
- 22/09/200765,769 mi+3,672 mi
- 13/09/200867,595 mi+1,826 mi
- 14/09/200968,796 mi+1,201 mi
- 11/09/201070,594 mi+1,798 mi
- 24/09/201171,762 mi+1,168 mi
- 29/09/201272,171 mi+409 mi
- 30/09/201372,446 mi+275 mi
- 30/09/201372,446 mi
- 27/09/201472,642 mi+196 mi
- 10/08/201672,816 mi+174 mi
- 22/11/201972,993 mi+177 mi
- 31/08/202372,993 mi
- 28/09/202472,993 mi
Average of roughly 606 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
M33 JDN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW M3 (M33 JDN) between October 2006 and September 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 September 2024 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: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
Common Problems: BMW M3
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