1998 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · N11 KPP
1998 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 15 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 65,517 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,517 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N11 KPP Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2026
- 65,517 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N11 KPP Mileage History
- 27/06/200622,948 mi
- 27/06/200622,948 mi
- 20/10/200722,955 mi+7 mi
- 23/12/200827,436 mi+4,481 mi
- 22/12/200933,328 mi+5,892 mi
- 13/01/201138,213 mi+4,885 mi
- 21/12/201142,540 mi+4,327 mi
- 07/01/201347,004 mi+4,464 mi
- 24/02/201449,315 mi+2,311 mi
- 11/02/201552,071 mi+2,756 mi
- 23/02/201655,862 mi+3,791 mi
- 02/03/201760,141 mi+4,279 mi
- 24/03/201862,235 mi+2,094 mi
- 29/03/201962,882 mi+647 mi
- 30/12/201962,888 mi+6 mi
- 27/03/202163,154 mi+266 mi
- 19/03/202264,144 mi+990 mi
- 01/04/202364,819 mi+675 mi
- 09/03/202465,092 mi+273 mi
- 22/03/202565,186 mi+94 mi
- 28/03/202665,517 mi+331 mi
Average of roughly 2,155 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
N11 KPP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW M3 (N11 KPP) between June 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 March 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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