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R32 OJW

1997 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,688 mi
Last recorded139,688 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 OJW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 139,688 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 139,674 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 139,674 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 139,522 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 139,324 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 138,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

undertray & engine cover fitted

Fail 14 May 2015 137,137 miles

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

Side skirts fitted at time of test obscuring some prescribed areas

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 137,137 miles

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

Side skirts fitted at time of test obscuring some prescribed areas

Pass 29 Apr 2014 136,594 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 134,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2012 132,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted both sides

Pass 7 May 2011 129,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 123,721 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2010 123,721 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 117,649 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 111,468 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all four jacking blocks missing

nearside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2007 103,200 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 96,526 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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R32 OJW is a 1997 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R32 OJW, 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 R32 OJW registered?

R32 OJW is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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