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N6 ACE

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,073 mi
Last recorded138,073 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN6 ACE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2012 138,073 miles

f/n/s tyre slight buldge starting to form on inner wall

f/o/s rack boot poor

front tyres wearing on the edges

nails noted in the r/n/s and f/n/s tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2011 132,353 miles

f/o/s flexi brake hose perished

oil leak noted from the engine

r/o/s metal brake pipe noted rusty

slight slackness noted in both rear lower suspesion arm bushes

Pass 28 Jul 2010 129,331 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on the inner edge of the tread

f/n/s shock noted damp

r/n/s lower suspension bushes slight wear

r/o/s upper suspension bush slight wear noted

slight slackness noted in both front track rod ends

tappley test carried out

wear noted on both front brake disc

Pass 20 Jul 2009 125,172 miles

both front tyres worn

exhaust rusty in places

wear noted on both front brake disc

Pass 22 Jul 2008 115,241 miles

rear tyres noted worn

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty

slight slackness noted in both track rod ends

wear noted on both front brake disc

Pass 17 Jul 2007 108,124 miles

f/n/s brake dragging (slight)

slight play noted in r/n/s hub assy

Pass 17 Jul 2006 99,268 miles

both front tyres low on tread

l/s diff tapley test

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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N6 ACE is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N6 ACE, 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 N6 ACE registered?

N6 ACE is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is N6 ACE safe to buy?

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