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M3 UHX

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

135,736 mi
Last recorded135,736 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 135,736 miles

Corrosion Under Vehicle

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush ns/os (2.7.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 135,730 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside ns/os (1.8)

Front position lamp(s) not working ns/os (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion Under Vehicle

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak Slight ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush ns/os (2.7.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 135,594 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake discs corroded x 4

Fail 30 Nov 2012 135,590 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake discs corroded x 4

Pass 26 Mar 2010 132,934 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 129,718 miles

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear ,nearside front and nearside wing repeator indicator lights are a bit pale

Fail 30 Jul 2008 129,655 miles

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

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

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

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

offside rear ,nearside front and nearside wing repeator indicator lights are a bit pale

Pass 17 May 2007 122,349 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 122,347 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2006 116,720 miles

exhaust front pipe repaired ok time of test

Fail 18 May 2006 116,705 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 UHX is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 UHX, 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 UHX registered?

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

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