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M33 GTT

1997 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,160 mi
Last recorded73,160 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 GTT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2015 73,160 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

number plate lamps blue

offside rear and both front tyre valves perished

Pass 16 Jun 2015 73,160 miles

number plate lamps blue

offside rear and both front tyre valves perished

Fail 28 May 2014 72,636 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2014 72,636 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 71,618 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 69,445 miles

near side front has a screw in the tyre.

rear dif leaking oil.

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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M33 GTT is a 1997 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M33 GTT, 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

How do I check the history of M33 GTT?

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What year was M33 GTT registered?

M33 GTT is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is M33 GTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M33 GTT shows 6 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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