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M3 RXG

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,988 mi
Last recorded75,988 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2024 75,988 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 75,922 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 75,683 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 75,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 75,158 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 74,741 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre large nail head near outer edge ()

Rear springs corroded bottom

Pass 22 Sep 2018 73,583 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2017 71,863 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 70,866 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 69,171 miles

Rear both tyres starting to wear close to limit

Pass 19 Nov 2014 67,477 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 65,986 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 63,862 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 62,324 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2010 60,880 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 58,965 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 55,884 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 3 Nov 2007 53,213 miles

surface corrosion to rear steel b/pipes

Pass 27 Nov 2006 48,783 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 48,734 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 RXG 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 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 RXG, 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 RXG registered?

M3 RXG is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is M3 RXG safe to buy?

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