1998 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · M3 OXJ
1998 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 17/08/1998. Recorded mileage 135,865 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,865 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
M3 OXJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2025
- 135,865 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
M3 OXJ Mileage History
- 26/07/2023135,528 mi
- 29/07/2023135,547 mi+19 mi
- 27/07/2024135,645 mi+98 mi
- 08/07/2025135,846 mi+201 mi
- 01/08/2025135,865 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 167 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M3 OXJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW M3 (M3 OXJ) between July 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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