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R180 JDK

1997 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,317 mi
Last recorded134,317 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 JDK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 134,317 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 133,542 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 132,140 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 131,104 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 128,995 miles

Nearside Front non standerd fit shock absorbers almost fouling on tyre

Offside Front non standerd fit shock absorbers almost fouling on tyre

Fail 12 Feb 2016 128,992 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Front non standerd fit shock absorbers almost fouling on tyre

Offside Front non standerd fit shock absorbers almost fouling on tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2013 120,569 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 120,569 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 119,593 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 118,926 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 118,016 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 108,829 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 108,829 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front pads 3/4 worn

o/s/f foglight out

requires brake and fuel pipes cavity waxed

Pass 9 May 2007 103,324 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2006 93,075 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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R180 JDK is a 1997 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R180 JDK, 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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R180 JDK is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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