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R114 NFP

1997 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,497 mi
Last recorded98,497 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 NFP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 98,497 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 96,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 96,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 93,770 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 93,770 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 88,539 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 84,911 miles

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

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

Offside front antiroll bar link top mounting rubber is torn

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2006 81,177 miles

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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R114 NFP is a 1997 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R114 NFP, 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 R114 NFP registered?

R114 NFP is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R114 NFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R114 NFP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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