MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,237 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel pipe corroded (7.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear rear brake back plate corroded
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear rear brake back plate corroded
Central Rear Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Speedometer not fitted (6.7.1)
failed cat test
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Rear Axle beam inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
under side of vehicle corroded
under tray damaged insecure
sports suspension fitted
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M3 UOE is a 1997 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 UOE, 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 UOE registered?
M3 UOE is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is M3 UOE safe to buy?
The MOT history for M3 UOE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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