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R155 AAB

1997 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,107 mi
Last recorded128,107 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 AAB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 128,107 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all 4 caliper springs missing

Pass 21 May 2011 125,959 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 125,959 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 114,358 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 100,781 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 83,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 83,283 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 83,283 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 71,047 miles

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

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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R155 AAB is a 1997 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R155 AAB, 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 R155 AAB registered?

R155 AAB is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R155 AAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R155 AAB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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