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R142 LPC

1997 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

74,935 mi
Last recorded74,935 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 LPC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 74,935 miles

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

rear pads low

Fail 22 Aug 2012 74,931 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

rear pads low

Fail 1 Aug 2012 74,847 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Airbag light on

All rear pads very low

Cooling fan not working

Oil light flashing

Pass 9 Aug 2011 71,341 miles

advice hazard switch intermittant early renewal required

Fail 5 Aug 2011 71,324 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advice hazard switch intermittant early renewal required

Pass 28 Jul 2010 67,450 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 65,973 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise on near side & off side front side lights dull

Fail 2 Jul 2009 65,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise on near side & off side front side lights dull

Pass 29 Apr 2008 65,375 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 65,375 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 61,351 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 58,411 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 58,400 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R142 LPC is a 1997 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R142 LPC, 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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R142 LPC is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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