1998 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · S48 JGP
1998 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 07 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 144,320 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,320 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S48 JGP Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/05/2025
- 144,320 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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S48 JGP MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1998 BMW M3 (S48 JGP) between May 2025 and May 2025.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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