MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,936 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall
plastic outer cover sills
steering rack damp
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front brake hoses perrished
both front tyres perrished
nearside rack boot splitting
rear brakes binding
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front discs worn
front tyres wearing on inner edges
oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
front discs worn
front tyres wearing on inner edges
oil leak
Air bag warning light on
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front fog light lens cracked
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside front brake binding slightly
Oil leak
Plastic oversills fitted
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing
offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Air bag warning light on
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front fog light lens cracked
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside front brake binding slightly
Oil leak
Plastic oversills fitted
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing
offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder
Oil leak
rear fuel pipe rusting
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
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 DPU is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 DPU, 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 DPU registered?
M3 DPU is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is M3 DPU safe to buy?
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