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M3 GOJ

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,498 mi
Last recorded139,498 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 139,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 135,147 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres worn close to legal limit

knock on engine

Fail 25 Mar 2013 135,141 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres worn close to legal limit

knock on engine

Fail 26 Feb 2013 134,978 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

air bag light on

all tyres worn close to legal limit and worn on inner edges

brake warning light on

Pass 20 Jan 2012 127,916 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 127,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 116,354 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 109,626 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 109,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2009 100,788 miles

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 25 Jan 2008 91,841 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 91,723 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 81,270 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 70,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 69,379 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 GOJ is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GOJ, 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 GOJ registered?

M3 GOJ is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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