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R331 BLD

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

70,795 mi
Last recorded70,795 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR331 BLD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 70,795 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 70,795 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 69,099 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 69,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 68,835 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 68,640 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 68,604 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 67,973 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 66,147 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 64,320 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 62,399 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 60,593 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 58,538 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 58,533 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 55,439 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 52,401 miles

Oil leak

knocking noise from front when pulling away.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 50,070 miles

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

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

air bag light on

chips in windscreen

condensation to o/s/f headlamp

engine missfire

signs of corrosion to o/s/r brake pipes

strong advise wear to n/s/f tyre on inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2008 50,064 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

air bag light on

chips in windscreen

condensation to o/s/f headlamp

engine missfire

signs of corrosion to o/s/r brake pipes

strong advise wear to n/s/f tyre on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2007 44,169 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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R331 BLD is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R331 BLD, 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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R331 BLD is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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