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R332 FAN

1997 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

119,107 mi
Last recorded119,107 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR332 FAN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 119,107 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 118,798 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 118,612 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 118,373 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear metal pipes

Pass 14 Sep 2020 118,278 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 117,991 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 117,863 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 117,785 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 116,945 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 116,799 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 116,469 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 116,150 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 115,285 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 114,443 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

air con belt slightly splitting/cracking

n/s o/s front + rear indicaters slightly faded

o/s rear spring lower rubber mounting slightly insecure

slight kerb scuff/damage to o/s front tyre outer sidewall

slight play o/s rear shock absorber top mounting

slight surface corrosion n/s rear chassis

Fail 3 Sep 2012 114,443 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

air con belt slightly splitting/cracking

n/s o/s front + rear indicaters slightly faded

o/s rear spring lower rubber mounting slightly insecure

slight kerb scuff/damage to o/s front tyre outer sidewall

slight play o/s rear shock absorber top mounting

slight surface corrosion n/s rear chassis

Pass 24 Aug 2011 133,555 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 113,540 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 111,829 miles

rear ends of both front to rear brake pipes corrosion noted

slight play/wear noted in steering rack

suspect nearside front wheel bearing becoming noisy???

Pass 6 Aug 2009 108,686 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 108,686 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust back box brackets slightly insecure

nearside headlamp beam pattern becoming dull

offside rear tyre on inner sidewall has cut but not to ply/cords

rear end of offside front tro rear brake pipe corroded

slight play in steering rack(offside)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 99,895 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion noted to fuel lines

corrosion noted to offside rear brake pipe

corrosion noted to power steering pipes

slight play in steering rack (offside)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 90,016 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 90,016 miles

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 80,207 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 80,207 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R332 FAN is a 1997 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R332 FAN, 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 R332 FAN registered?

R332 FAN is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 22 September 1997.

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