1998 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · S272 DBN
1998 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 110,109 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/07/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,109 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
S272 DBN Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2010
- 110,109 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
S272 DBN Mileage History
- 30/06/200677,164 mi
- 07/07/200677,164 mi
- 18/09/200777,479 mi+315 mi
- 30/09/200889,267 mi+11,788 mi
- 20/07/200994,362 mi+5,095 mi
- 13/07/2010110,109 mi+15,747 mi
Average of roughly 8,165 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
S272 DBN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW M3 (S272 DBN) between June 2006 and July 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 July 2010 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: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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