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R309 CDL

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,956 mi
Last recorded79,956 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 CDL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2009 79,956 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 72,572 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear shock absober mount split

oil leak from axle

Pass 22 Oct 2007 68,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play present within inner ball joint of Track control arm on off side front.

Pass 28 Oct 2006 61,269 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 49,601 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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R309 CDL is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R309 CDL, 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 R309 CDL registered?

R309 CDL is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R309 CDL safe to buy?

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