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943 MCG

1997 BMW 3 Series

Purple Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 3 Series110,506 mi
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Vehicle Details

Registration943 MCG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake lever travel is high

near side and off side headlamp patterns are poor and close to a failure

screen is cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2021

screen is chipped

slight play in steering rack off side arm

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside headlamp pattern is poor

Pass 28 Oct 2020

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside slight play in steering arm

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside slight play in steering arm

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes are wet (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped and cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake lever travel is high

power steering pump is noisy

Fail 26 Oct 2020

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside slight play in steering arm

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside slight play in steering arm

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes are wet (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped and cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake lever travel is high

power steering pump is noisy

Fail 22 Sep 2020

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier corroded hole in battery / boot floor (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2015 106,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside door mirror lense cracked

Pass 22 May 2013

power steering pipe has signs of a leak, offside front steering arm worn and close to failure, offside front tyre on limit, damage to screen, handbrake travel high, nearside mirror damaged, power steering pump noisy

power steering system heavy and close to failure

Fail 13 May 2013

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

power steering pipe has signs of a leak, offside front steering arm worn and close to failure, offside front tyre on limit, damage to screen, handbrake travel high, nearside mirror damaged, power steering pump noisy

power steering system heavy and close to failure

Pass 5 May 2012 104,032 miles

both front lower arm rear bushs worn, nearside mirror damaged and offers poor view to rear, screen has multiple damage

Fail 24 Apr 2012 104,029 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front lower arm rear bushs worn, nearside mirror damaged and offers poor view to rear, screen has multiple damage

Pass 4 Apr 2011 102,788 miles

chip in screen, nearside mirror cracked, rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2011 102,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

chip in screen, nearside mirror cracked, rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2010 101,363 miles

near side and off side front lower ball joints is worn, front brake pads are very low, brake pipe to near side rear flexi hose is corroded

screen is chipped and cracked, near side door mirror is cracked, off side rear position lamp is not working (twins), wing mounted indicator is faded, power steering pump is noisy

Pass 20 Jan 2009
Fail 20 Jan 2009

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside lower ball jionts are worn and near to a failure, nearside front tyre is bald on inner edge and on limit, front inner pads are low, nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear position lamp not working (twins), nearside front and nearside wing mounted indicaters are faded, wiper blades are torn, steering is slightly heavey and power steering pump is noisey, rack is worn,

Pass 24 Oct 2007 86,261 miles

Front washers are high, front suspension arm ball joints have slight play, near side front tyre is on the limit, front brake discs are lipped

Pass 1 Nov 2006 78,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear sidelight not working (twins) †indiacators faded †offside rear chassis damaged †

Pass 25 Oct 2005 64,903 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 64,903 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Screen is chipped and cracked †Off side rear stop light not working (twins) †Play in lower ball joints †Off side rear chassis is damaged

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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943 MCG is a 1997 BMW 3 Series in Purple with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1997 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 110,506 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 943 MCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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943 MCG is a 1997 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 January 1997.

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