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R312 LHG

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

114,800 mi
Last recorded114,800 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 LHG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 114,800 miles

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive damp patch on diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2023 114,630 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 114,132 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear pipe underneath ()

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 113,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded from front to back ()

Pass 17 Jul 2019 113,499 miles

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 20 Jul 2018 112,320 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2016 110,310 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 107,108 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 107,089 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 102,130 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 100,490 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 100,490 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 98,784 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 92,000 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 87,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 82,236 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 77,997 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 75,361 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 71,752 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 71,752 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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R312 LHG is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R312 LHG, 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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R312 LHG is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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