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R291 TRW

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,332 mi
Last recorded76,332 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 TRW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 76,332 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 68,817 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

Pass 18 Feb 2010 68,817 miles

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

Pass 24 Feb 2009 59,711 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 59,705 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 50,102 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 41,184 miles

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

advise both front number plates slightly deterated

Pass 22 Feb 2006 37,320 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R291 TRW 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 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 R291 TRW, 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 R291 TRW registered?

R291 TRW is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R291 TRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R291 TRW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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