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R372 KRR

1997 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,996 mi
Last recorded86,996 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR372 KRR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 86,996 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 86,545 miles

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

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

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

general condition of front and rear suspension / brake components (rusty) .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

rear diff oil leak .

under trays fitted .

Fail 13 Jun 2016 86,545 miles

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

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

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

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

general condition of front and rear suspension / brake components (rusty) .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

rear diff oil leak .

under trays fitted .

Pass 22 Mar 2011 85,882 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Mar 2010 85,335 miles

advise oil leak from rear diff

Fail 22 Mar 2010 85,335 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise oil leak from gearbox

advise oil leak from rear diff

Pass 23 Mar 2009 84,555 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 83,591 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 82,491 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 82,491 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 81,819 miles

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

rear discs worn

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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R372 KRR is a 1997 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R372 KRR, 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 R372 KRR registered?

R372 KRR is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 4 November 1997.

Is R372 KRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R372 KRR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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