MOT Status
ValidMileage
99,984 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak around engine.
nearside rear tyre side wall cracking
oil leak
Knock from front suspension
Knock from front suspension
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
oil leak
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 VPB is a 1997 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 VPB, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of M3 VPB?
You can check the full history of M3 VPB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was M3 VPB registered?
M3 VPB is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 22 August 1997.
Is M3 VPB safe to buy?
The MOT history for M3 VPB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does M3 VPB have outstanding finance?
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