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R314 BDC

1997 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

101,333 mi
Last recorded101,333 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR314 BDC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2015 101,333 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor spare wheel location (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner upper body/ suspension turret (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front floor corroded

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

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

Nearside outer body covered

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and in poor condition

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

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

Offside Rear tyre damaged

Offside outer body covered

heavy corrosion to front suspension components

oil leaks

transmission oil leaks

Pass 18 Sep 2014 101,012 miles

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

Both outer body sills covered. Not allowing a full inspection of some perscribed areas

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

excessive corrosion to o/s/f floor. Not within any perscribed areas nor effecting the steering or braking of the vehicle

Fail 13 Sep 2014 101,012 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Both outer body sills covered. Not allowing a full inspection of some perscribed areas

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

excessive corrosion to o/s/f floor. Not within any perscribed areas nor effecting the steering or braking of the vehicle

Pass 11 Sep 2013 99,762 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 99,762 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Excessive corrosion to the boot area

Front bumper insecure

Gearbox faulty

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

excessive corrosion o/s/f wing

Pass 13 Sep 2012 98,612 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 98,602 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

slight damage to nearside rear tyre side wall

Pass 30 Aug 2011 97,188 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 97,188 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 96,955 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

bad oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2010 96,948 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

bad oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2009 94,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 94,973 miles

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 90,845 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

front tyres going bald on the inner edges of the tyres

nearside front foglight not working

Pass 13 Aug 2008 90,845 miles

engine oil leak

front tyres going bald on the inner edges of the tyres

nearside front foglight not working

Pass 12 Jul 2007 78,498 miles

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

bad engine oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2007 78,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

bad engine oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2006 71,762 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 71,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Electronic sensor attached to throttle linkage is loose under bonnet.

Front to Rear metal brake pipe is corroded.

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

Offside engine mount appears to be split.

Oil leak from rear differential.

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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R314 BDC is a 1997 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 R314 BDC, 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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R314 BDC is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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