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9719 DD

1997 BMW 3 Series

Purple Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,975 mi
Last recorded137,975 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 3 Series110,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9719 DD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 137,975 miles

all indicators deteriating

Pass 6 Aug 2010 127,623 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 127,623 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 115,846 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 115,836 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2008 111,992 miles

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

slight damage on n/s/r wheel rim

Fail 26 Apr 2007 108,886 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 108,886 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 105,113 miles

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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9719 DD is a 1997 BMW 3 Series in Purple with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 9719 DD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 9719 DD registered?

9719 DD is a 1997 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is 9719 DD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9719 DD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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