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R32 WBY

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,052 mi
Last recorded108,052 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 WBY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2011 108,052 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all discs slightly pitted,all pads wearing thin and rear brake pipe paint

Pass 31 Dec 2008 107,809 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 107,803 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 104,390 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 104,387 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2006 95,858 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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 WBY is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R32 WBY, 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 WBY registered?

R32 WBY is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R32 WBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R32 WBY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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