1998 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · S33 YAM
1998 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1998. Recorded mileage 84,091 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/08/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,091 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 3201cc
S33 YAM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2025
- 84,091 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
S33 YAM Mileage History
- 03/04/202284,020 mi
- 06/08/202584,091 mi+71 mi
Average of roughly 21 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
S33 YAM 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 (S33 YAM) between April 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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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