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M3 HHP

1997 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,155 mi
Last recorded134,155 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 HHP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 14 Feb 2020 134,155 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 133,268 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 131,428 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' not in drivers view (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 130,319 miles

windscreen has large crack but not within drivers view of the road

Pass 20 Feb 2016 128,354 miles

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

windscreen has a crack outside of drivers view of the road

Pass 1 Apr 2015 126,693 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

windscreen has large crack but not within drivers view of the road

Pass 19 Mar 2014 125,965 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 123,361 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 120,863 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 117,229 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 114,439 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 108,484 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 102,173 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 94,014 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 92,597 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 HHP is a 1997 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HHP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M3 HHP registered?

M3 HHP is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is M3 HHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 HHP shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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