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M3 MYG

1997 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,990 mi
Last recorded104,990 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 MYG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 104,990 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 104,738 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 103,455 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 103,158 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 103,084 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 102,145 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 101,797 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Diff slight leak/ and all suspension component parts slight corrosion

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

washer jets weak

Pass 6 Jun 2018 101,637 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))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 101,434 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 100,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 100,396 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 99,346 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 98,726 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 96,933 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 96,006 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 93,861 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 30 May 2009 89,811 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 86,173 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 75,518 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2007 75,518 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 66,951 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 66,766 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 MYG is a 1997 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MYG, 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 MYG registered?

M3 MYG is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is M3 MYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 MYG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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