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R264 JPK

1997 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,332 mi
Last recorded130,332 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR264 JPK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 130,332 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 130,066 miles

Nearside Front strut very corroded

Offside Front strut very corroded

Offside Rear tyre perish outer edge

Fail 11 Apr 2017 130,062 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front strut very corroded

Offside Front strut very corroded

Offside Rear tyre perish outer edge

Pass 7 Apr 2016 129,877 miles

under side surface rust front // rear

Pass 14 Apr 2015 129,722 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 129,519 miles

wear in both front rack arms

Pass 8 Apr 2013 129,345 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel pipes rusty on holding clips /// wear in both rack arms

Fail 6 Apr 2013 129,301 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel pipes rusty on holding clips /// wear in both rack arms

Pass 30 Mar 2012 129,074 miles

vehicle very rusty front / rear underside ///// metel brake pipes front / rear rusty / corroded also power steering pipes rusty ///car not used

Fail 29 Mar 2012 129,066 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

vehicle very rusty front / rear underside ///// metel brake pipes front / rear rusty / corroded also power steering pipes rusty ///car not used

Pass 1 Apr 2011 128,734 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 128,734 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2010 128,771 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 127,966 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 127,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 126,349 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2006 122,790 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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R264 JPK is a 1997 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R264 JPK, 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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R264 JPK is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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