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R2 PJT

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,406 mi
Last recorded111,406 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 PJT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 111,406 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 108,848 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 108,794 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 108,690 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 108,460 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 108,460 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2020 108,312 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 108,312 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jackingpoint and inner sill area as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jun 2019 107,606 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 106,885 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 104,866 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 104,866 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working rear and repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 16 May 2017 104,864 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 104,216 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 102,396 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 102,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 101,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2012 97,901 miles

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2011 94,084 miles

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2010 88,359 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2009 80,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 80,041 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 73,950 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 62,412 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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R2 PJT is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R2 PJT, 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 R2 PJT registered?

R2 PJT is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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