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R37 HUP

1997 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,653 mi
Last recorded140,653 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 HUP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 140,653 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 129,106 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 129,105 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2009 117,202 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 103,834 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 90,956 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 74,188 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 74,176 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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R37 HUP is a 1997 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R37 HUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R37 HUP registered?

R37 HUP is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R37 HUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R37 HUP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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