MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,294 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R38 WGU is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R38 WGU, 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 R38 WGU registered?
R38 WGU is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R38 WGU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R38 WGU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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