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R20 DMC

1997 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 DMC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2013

fuel line slighty coroded

n/s and o/s rear brake pipe slightly coroded

Fail 11 May 2013

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

fuel line slighty coroded

n/s and o/s rear brake pipe slightly coroded

Pass 3 Nov 2011 99,399 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

wear all disc

Pass 7 Oct 2010 91,421 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

rear tyres wearing outer edge

wear rear disc

Pass 19 Aug 2009 88,125 miles

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

front tyres worn down on edges

Fail 13 Aug 2009 88,124 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

clutch poor just clears

exhaust covers broken

front tyres worn down on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2008 88,014 miles

corrosion to offside rear metal brake pipe

Pass 30 Aug 2006 86,888 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 80,447 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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R20 DMC is a 1997 BMW M3 in Silver 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 R20 DMC, 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 R20 DMC registered?

R20 DMC is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R20 DMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R20 DMC 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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