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R248 SRX

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,544 mi
Last recorded133,544 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 SRX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 133,544 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 133,542 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 132,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

offside rear trailing arm bent slightly

Pass 9 Dec 2015 131,429 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 31,429 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 12,549 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 125,494 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 31 May 2006 119,226 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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R248 SRX is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R248 SRX, 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 R248 SRX registered?

R248 SRX is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 3 September 1997.

Is R248 SRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R248 SRX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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