MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,544 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
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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?
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