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M3 KCU

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,572 mi
Last recorded160,572 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 160,572 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 160,572 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 160,515 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 160,514 miles

Offside Front Outer Floor excessively deteriorated sill to floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 158,508 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 158,020 miles

offside front (lower) outer wing excessively corroded

offside rear metal brake pipe on suspension arm slightly corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2021 158,020 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front (lower) outer wing excessively corroded

offside rear metal brake pipe on suspension arm slightly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2020 155,338 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 152,729 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 150,186 miles

Front brake discs poor

Pass 11 Nov 2016 148,230 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 141,725 miles

Front both tyres outer edge worn and nearside front tyre edge deteriorated.

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

front windscreen stone chips outside A but within limits, also child seat fitted.

front wipers worn and all aftermarket coil springs fitted.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 135,529 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 123,760 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 123,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 116,072 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 116,072 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 105,595 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 92,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 97,784 miles

front to rear// front and rear pipes have surface rust

Pass 4 Feb 2008 97,432 miles

engine tray and brake cooler duct damaged

power steering cooler pipe rusty and weak

Fail 24 Jan 2008 97,432 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

engine tray and brake cooler duct damaged

exhaust heat sheild inscure

power steering cooler pipe rusty and weak

Pass 27 Feb 2007 94,946 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 94,946 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 22 Feb 2006 92,253 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall has a slight cut in sidewall

Fail 22 Feb 2006 92,253 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

nearside rear tyre outer wall has a slight cut in sidewall

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 KCU is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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