MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,331 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
oil leak
rear differential leak
rear numberplate slightly loose
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
oil leak
rear differential leak
rear numberplate slightly loose
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R343 ECR is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R343 ECR, 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 R343 ECR registered?
R343 ECR is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R343 ECR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R343 ECR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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