MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,830 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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brake discs corroded
n/s/r tyre on limit inner edge
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
clutch bite low, abs system modifacation, multi guards fitted, front tyre uneven wear to edges, n/s rear tyre uneven wear at limit, oil leaks, rear brake pipes rusty, fuel lines corroded, n/s rear floor rusty, n/s rear floor rusty
exhaust heat shield insecure, n/s front brake pipe rusty, front flexy brake hoses heavy cracking at limit, play in steering rack, dip images poor
bonnet struts, multi guards fitted, rear diff oil leak, power steering pipes wet with oil, discs slight det., rear brake pipes rusty, fuel lines rusty, n/s rear tyre uneven wear and low pressure, front flexys cracking
front brake ovality, rear diff oil leak, multi guards fitted, front guards insecure, exhaust shield insecure, front to rear brake pipe and 2x o/s rear brake pipes rusty, play in steering rack, front flexys cracking
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
front brake ovality, rear diff oil leak, multi guards fitted, front guards insecure, exhaust shield insecure, front to rear brake pipe and 2x o/s rear brake pipes rusty, play in steering rack, front flexys cracking
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R259 KBF is a 1997 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R259 KBF, 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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R259 KBF is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 28 August 1997.
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