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M33 VOW

1997 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,550 mi
Last recorded73,550 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 VOW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 73,550 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 73,249 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 72,588 miles

Under shields fitted

Pass 4 May 2023 72,123 miles

Under shields fitted

Pass 30 May 2019 71,435 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 71,432 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 68,655 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 66,000 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 65,174 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 65,174 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 63,488 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 61,486 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 59,281 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 57,410 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 56,424 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

unbalanced rear brakes

Pass 12 Apr 2008 55,516 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 54,089 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 51,966 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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M33 VOW is a 1997 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M33 VOW, 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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What year was M33 VOW registered?

M33 VOW is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is M33 VOW safe to buy?

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