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R321 NGH

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

118,020 mi
Last recorded118,020 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 NGH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 118,020 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 117,818 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 116,897 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2023 116,795 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 116,323 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 115,088 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 114,550 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 113,254 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 110,708 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 109,469 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 108,500 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 105,244 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 103,584 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2012 97,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2012 97,726 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 87,836 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 85,030 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 85,030 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

near side offside front tyres wearing outside edges

Pass 13 May 2009 79,928 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 79,870 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 72,826 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 68,616 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres worn edges

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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R321 NGH is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 R321 NGH, 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 R321 NGH registered?

R321 NGH is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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