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M3 UOE

1997 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,237 mi
Last recorded130,237 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 UOE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 130,237 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 130,234 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 130,324 miles

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)

Pass 3 May 2014 125,401 miles

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)

Pass 3 May 2013 120,550 miles

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)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 120,486 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2012 119,837 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 118,441 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 114,572 miles

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 105,144 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 96,041 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 95,752 miles

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 85,066 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 84,669 miles

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.

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 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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M3 UOE is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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