MOT Status
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104,058 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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