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M3 UCT

1997 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,399 mi
Last recorded86,399 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 UCT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 86,399 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 85,090 miles

oil cooler insecure

radiator distorted

Pass 12 Nov 2013 83,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 82,171 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 82,158 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)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 80,863 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 11 Nov 2011 80,863 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 79,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2010 79,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2009 75,526 miles

rear diff oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2009 75,502 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Centre Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2008 72,233 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak from differential

Pass 5 Nov 2007 70,034 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

part of nearside front inner wheel arch liner insecure

Fail 5 Oct 2007 70,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2006 65,960 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 65,949 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UCT is a 1997 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UCT, 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 UCT registered?

M3 UCT is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is M3 UCT safe to buy?

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