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M30 LKK

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

86,830 mi
Last recorded86,830 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 LKK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 86,830 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 86,784 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 86,688 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 86,359 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 86,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 83,977 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded.

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

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded.

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

Offside front tyre deteriorated.

Offside rear brake pipe corroded.

Offside rear tyre deteriorated.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 83,977 miles

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

Bonnet safety catch seized.

Front to rear brake pipe corroded.

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

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded.

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

Offside front tyre deteriorated.

Offside rear brake pipe corroded.

Offside rear tyre deteriorated.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 83,962 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Both rear tyres have cracks in side wall, but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 83,962 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Both rear tyres have cracks in side wall, but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 83,874 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion nearside front inner sill area.

Engine leaking coolant during test.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre deteriorated.

Offside rear tyre deteriorated.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 83,840 miles

Bonnet difficult to open and safety catch stiff.

Both rear tyres deteriorated.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 83,258 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 83,258 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 83,138 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs corroded.

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres perrished

Pass 30 Oct 2012 82,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 82,304 miles

slight corrosion ferrules o/s & n/s front & rear brake hoses

Fail 7 Nov 2011 82,304 miles

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

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

slight corrosion ferrules o/s & n/s front & rear brake hoses

Pass 2 Nov 2010 81,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 80,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front to rear fuel pipe surface corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2008 80,266 miles

some surface corrosion front & rear suspension components

Pass 31 Oct 2007 79,903 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 78,403 miles

saurface corrosion front & rear brake discs. †surface corrosion underbody suspension & brake components

Pass 7 Nov 2005 77,285 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in steering rack o/s

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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M30 LKK is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M30 LKK, 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.

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M30 LKK is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 3 November 1997.

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