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M333 DPE

1997 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

153,816 mi
Last recorded153,816 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 DPE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 153,816 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 153,813 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 151,192 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 151,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 141,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 132,826 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 132,797 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 125,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 117,970 miles

Nearside Front Floor holed not within prescribed area

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 110,093 miles

Nearside Front sill area starting to corrode

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill area starting to corrode

Pass 3 Nov 2017 102,999 miles

Brake pedal rubber starting to split

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

Rear brake pipes covered in grease

Undershields fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 11 Nov 2016 96,925 miles

Outer sills covered

Rear brake pipes covered in grease

Underbody coveres fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 91,405 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Offside rear tyre has nail in tread

Outer sills covered

Undershield fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 85,874 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Outer sills covered

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 80,143 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2012 74,241 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2011 67,944 miles

Nearside front anti roll bar linkage ball joint covers split

Offside front anti roll bar linkage ball joint rubbers split

Undershield fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2010 61,677 miles

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

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

Steel brake pipes covered in grease at time of test

Undershields fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Nov 2009 55,189 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Undershields fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Nov 2008 49,017 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front anti roll bar linkage lower ball joint dust cover split

Pass 30 Nov 2007 42,410 miles

Both registration plates slightly deteriorated but both still legible

Exhaust centre heatshield loose/rattling

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 38,497 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 33,993 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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M333 DPE is a 1997 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M333 DPE, 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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M333 DPE is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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