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R301 JWH

1997 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

103,659 mi
Last recorded103,659 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 JWH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 103,659 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 103,329 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 103,156 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 102,311 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 101,424 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 99,797 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 97,620 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 96,846 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2016 95,717 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 94,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 93,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2014 93,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2013 89,766 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 84,119 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 81,559 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 80,214 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 78,714 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 76,500 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 70,578 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

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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R301 JWH is a 1997 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R301 JWH, 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 R301 JWH registered?

R301 JWH is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R301 JWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R301 JWH shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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