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M3 EXK

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,090 mi
Last recorded130,090 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 130,090 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 128,607 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 128,607 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2016 127,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 122,292 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 116,788 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 106,325 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 100,256 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 9 Jul 2012 100,256 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 28 Jun 2011 88,324 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 88,324 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 78,608 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 69,911 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 69,911 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 68,136 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 64,127 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 64,127 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2007 64,118 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2006 59,024 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 EXK is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EXK, 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 EXK registered?

M3 EXK is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is M3 EXK safe to buy?

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