1998 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · R3 WJB
1998 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 47,929 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,929 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R3 WJB Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 47,929 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R3 WJB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW M3 (R3 WJB) between August 2026 and September 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 September 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))”; “Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
R3 WJB Mileage History
- 25/08/202647,927 mi
- 07/09/202647,929 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 57 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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