MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,023 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
brake pipes & fuel piped covered in under seal
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
all fuel and brake pipes covered in underseal
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Suspension - Both Lower Inner Rear Bushes Slightly Deteriorated
Offside Steering Rack Gaitor Damp
Oil leak
Power Steering Pipes Damp
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Suspension - Both Lower Inner Rear Bushes Slightly Deteriorated
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Steering Rack Gaitor Damp
Oil leak
Power Steering Pipes Damp
Both front tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside rear tyre at 3mm
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M3 BUP is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 M3 BUP, 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 M3 BUP registered?
M3 BUP is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 25 April 1997.
Is M3 BUP safe to buy?
The MOT history for M3 BUP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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