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M3 DPU

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,936 mi
Last recorded110,936 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 DPU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 110,936 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 108,760 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 May 2013 108,760 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2012 105,548 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 105,542 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 105,438 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 105,433 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 92,889 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 92,841 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 85,622 miles

Oil leak

rear fuel pipe rusting

Pass 12 Mar 2008 83,895 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 83,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 77,212 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 71,189 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 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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M3 DPU is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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