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R23 HOK

1997 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,007 mi
Last recorded96,007 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 HOK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 96,007 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs worn/corroded

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 93,232 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 93,232 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 88,545 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 88,545 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2008 85,112 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 85,112 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2007 80,003 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 80,003 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 76,008 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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R23 HOK is a 1997 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R23 HOK, 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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R23 HOK is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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