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R251 NFP

1997 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,733 mi
Last recorded126,733 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 NFP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2012 126,733 miles

n/s o/s wires insecure under bonnet test failure soon

petrol tank strap corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2011 125,202 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 119,587 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 113,061 miles

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

unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic cover sills

Fail 20 Jul 2009 112,954 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic cover sills

Pass 23 Jul 2008 109,904 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 99,005 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 94,137 miles

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

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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R251 NFP is a 1997 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R251 NFP, 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 R251 NFP registered?

R251 NFP is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R251 NFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R251 NFP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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