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R197 NUF

1997 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,478 mi
Last recorded124,478 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 NUF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 124,478 miles

nearside front tyre has worn on outer tread edge.tyre still legal

Pass 29 Mar 2011 123,500 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 123,455 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R inner side light not working.

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 113,438 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 113,341 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 102,227 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 31 Mar 2009 102,221 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Mar 2008 89,002 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in rack

Pass 3 Apr 2007 79,351 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 67,479 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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R197 NUF is a 1997 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R197 NUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R197 NUF registered?

R197 NUF is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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