1998 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · M3 NMS
1998 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 12 May 1998. Recorded mileage 165,765 miles. MOT expired on 22 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,765 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M3 NMS Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2022
- 165,765 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M3 NMS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1998 BMW M3 (M3 NMS) between April 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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