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R303 OJW

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,150 mi
Last recorded91,150 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 OJW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 91,150 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 91,075 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

brake pad warning light on

front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Oct 2015

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2015

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 90,762 miles

rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2010 88,321 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 82,551 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 82,551 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2008 81,356 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 75,292 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 75,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 70,358 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 70,358 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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R303 OJW is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R303 OJW, 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 R303 OJW registered?

R303 OJW is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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