1998 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · S257 APJ
1998 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 103,168 miles. MOT expired on 17 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,168 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S257 APJ Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2025
- 103,168 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S257 APJ MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1998 BMW M3 (S257 APJ) between May 2025 and May 2025.
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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