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R377 CGJ

1997 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

153,775 mi
Last recorded153,775 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR377 CGJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 153,775 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 152,534 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 149,354 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 148,368 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 146,718 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 145,244 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 144,021 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 139,822 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 137,561 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 135,750 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 133,283 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 130,627 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 126,357 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 126,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 122,754 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 119,484 miles

Both wiper blades tearing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 111,143 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 98,347 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 79,850 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 79,850 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 68,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R377 CGJ is a 1997 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R377 CGJ, 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 R377 CGJ registered?

R377 CGJ is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R377 CGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R377 CGJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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