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M3 EOV

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

110,213 mi
Last recorded110,213 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 110,213 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 108,535 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 108,534 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced JACKING POINT CORRODED (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 104,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear jacking point corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2021 99,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 99,021 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in edge of tyre ()

Pass 24 Jun 2020 95,558 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 95,558 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 93,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak from engine

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2018 91,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under vehicle covers fitted restricting view of components

Pass 11 Jul 2017 89,072 miles

all 4 tyres Deteriorating

Pass 21 Oct 2014 86,889 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 86,340 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 86,338 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 86,260 miles

air bag warning light on dash

Fail 30 Oct 2012 86,260 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 31 May 2011 84,579 miles

Airbag light on

Brake pipe from offside rear flexible brake hose is slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2011 84,579 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Airbag light on

Brake pipe from offside rear flexible brake hose is slightly corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 77,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f brake pipe has grease/underseal on it

n/s/r brake pipe (at flexi hose) has grease/underseal on it

o/s/f brake pipe has grease/underseal on it

o/s/r brake pipe (over tank) has grease/underseal on it

rear number plate slightly deterioated

Fail 1 Jun 2010 77,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f brake pipe has grease/underseal on it

n/s/r brake pipe (at flexi hose) has grease/underseal on it

o/s/f brake pipe has grease/underseal on it

o/s/r brake pipe (over tank) has grease/underseal on it

rear number plate slightly deterioated

Pass 3 Jun 2009 68,384 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 60,138 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 51,933 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 43,160 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 EOV is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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