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M3 TYF

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,975 mi
Last recorded67,975 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 67,975 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 67,832 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 30 Aug 2022 67,800 miles

Nearside Rear Jacking point corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2021 67,620 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2020 67,392 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 67,370 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2018 67,370 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 66,102 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All Four (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Rear exhaust bracket is corroded

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Both Front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 65,966 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 65,693 miles

Both front tyres perrished

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 65,044 miles

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 Jul 2011 62,641 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2011 62,639 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 58,912 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 58,890 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 46,448 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 46,108 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 TYF is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TYF, 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 TYF registered?

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

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