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M3 AYD

1997 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,026 mi
Last recorded76,026 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 AYD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2018 76,026 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 75,779 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 75,640 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 75,019 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 74,094 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 72,567 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 68,873 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 63,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 58,168 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 52,638 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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M3 AYD is a 1997 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M3 AYD, 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 M3 AYD registered?

M3 AYD is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is M3 AYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 AYD shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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