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M3 WYM

1997 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,058 mi
Last recorded104,058 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 WYM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 104,058 miles

Front Both front tyres 9 yrs old

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 3 mm (tyre 11 yrs old) (225/45/17, 91W) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 3 mm (tyre 11 yrs old) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 104,058 miles

Front Both front tyres 9 yrs old

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 3 mm (tyre 11 yrs old) (225/45/17, 91W) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 3 mm (tyre 11 yrs old) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 103,192 miles

Nearside Front 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 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 102,929 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 102,284 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2018 102,281 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working Nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2016 100,093 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 98,138 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 95,993 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 95,993 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 93,397 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 93,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2010 88,254 miles

2ND SET OF NO PLATES WITH INCORRECT FONT IN BOOT

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Fail 12 May 2010 88,246 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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 WYM is a 1997 BMW M3 in Yellow 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 WYM, 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 WYM registered?

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

Is M3 WYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 WYM 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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