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R132 SLY

1997 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,865 mi
Last recorded40,865 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 SLY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 40,865 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 27,276 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 21,890 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 21,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 16,358 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

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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R132 SLY is a 1997 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R132 SLY, 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 R132 SLY registered?

R132 SLY is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 9 August 1997.

Is R132 SLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R132 SLY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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