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M3 RSX

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,888 mi
Last recorded96,888 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 96,888 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 95,632 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 95,091 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 94,000 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 92,738 miles

Temp Fuel Cap Fitted

diff oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2015 92,637 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear diff has a big oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2014 84,267 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 78,928 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 78,914 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 74,434 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 74,432 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 73,375 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 72,028 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2008 69,097 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 69,090 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall.

Oil leak

both rear jacking points missing.

o/s/r suspension low but cannot see anything broken etc.

Fail 27 Nov 2007 67,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 67,044 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 63,702 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 63,691 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 29,946 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 RSX is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RSX, 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 RSX registered?

M3 RSX is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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