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H623 GBP

1997 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3481cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,848 mi
Last recorded48,848 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH623 GBP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,481cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 48,848 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 48,621 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 48,617 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 48,613 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 48,610 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 48,592 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 48,499 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 48,392 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 48,370 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 48,054 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 48,051 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 48,048 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 47,857 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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H623 GBP is a 1997 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,481cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 96,985 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H623 GBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H623 GBP registered?

H623 GBP is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is H623 GBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H623 GBP shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H623 GBP have outstanding finance?

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