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R304 UKU

1997 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

151,570 mi
Last recorded151,570 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 UKU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 151,570 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 151,506 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 148,449 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 142,422 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 135,450 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 134,963 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 134,469 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 134,254 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 133,856 miles

slight power steering leak

Pass 3 Aug 2017 132,536 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 127,042 miles

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

slight power steering leak from rack

Fail 11 Aug 2016 127,042 miles

Front Lower Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

slight power steering leak from rack

Pass 17 Aug 2015 121,211 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 115,325 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 114,251 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 113,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 111,156 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 103,604 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 96,750 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 88,865 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 80,116 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 71,486 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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R304 UKU is a 1997 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R304 UKU, 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 R304 UKU registered?

R304 UKU is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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