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R3 HSR

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

91,565 mi
Last recorded91,565 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 HSR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 91,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 91,555 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit co2 too high (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID been fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 91,338 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 91,233 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 90,618 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear and offside front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

small cut in outer sidewall of offside front tyre 225/45/17 good year eagle f1

Pass 2 Oct 2018 89,731 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

cut in offside front tyre in outer sidewall 225/45/17 91y goodyear f1 fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2017 88,637 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over petrol tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over petrol tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 88,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over petrol tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over petrol tank (3.6.B.2c)

slight play nearside and offside front inner rackends

Fail 3 Oct 2016 88,081 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over petrol tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over petrol tank (3.6.B.2c)

high level brake light not working

slight play nearside and offside front inner rackends

Pass 21 Sep 2015 87,480 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 87,480 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 86,304 miles

slight play nearsdie front inner rackend

Pass 27 Sep 2013 84,382 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 82,185 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 80,437 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 80,437 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 77,459 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 77,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 70,908 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 65,095 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 62,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 62,284 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 48,869 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 48,869 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 40,579 miles

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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R3 HSR is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R3 HSR, 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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R3 HSR is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 4 October 1997.

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