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M3 DJX

1997 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,615 mi
Last recorded94,615 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 94,615 miles

air bag lamp on.

child seats fitted to rear.

exhaust corroded.

front number plate cracked.

n/s/f brake pad warning wire damaged.

oil leaks.

slight corrosion to front brake discs and pads worn low.

slight play in steering rack.

slight unbonding to front wishbone bushes.

Fail 5 Mar 2010 94,615 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag lamp on.

child seats fitted to rear.

exhaust corroded.

front number plate cracked.

n/s/f brake pad warning wire damaged.

oil leaks.

slight corrosion to front brake discs and pads worn low.

slight play in steering rack.

slight unbonding to front wishbone bushes.

Fail 27 Jul 2009 86,641 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/sf r/hand spot inop

spoiler brake light has some lights out

Fail 26 Sep 2008 77,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2008 77,248 miles

air bag light on

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2008 110,756 miles

Bonnet struts worn

Front washer jets mis-aligned

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

Front wiper blades torn

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Reverse lights not working

Pass 18 Oct 2007 110,259 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 110,249 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 68,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 116,059 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 116,058 miles

Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2005 106,074 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 DJX is a 1997 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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