MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,189 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front anti rollbar mount+front jacking points showing corrosion
front brake imbalance high
o/s front tyre wearing on raised edge
o/s steering rack inner joint has some play
o/s+n/s mirror ajust manually only
oil leak
rear suspension traling arm bushes slightly deteriorated
rear tyre outer wall has slight damage
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front brake binding +bearing unchecked (3.7.B.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside front brake binding +bearing unchecked (3.7.B.1)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear at rear(burst/corroded) (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front anti rollbar mount+front jacking points showing corrosion
o/s front tyre wearing on raised edge
o/s steering rack inner joint has some play
oil leak
rear suspension traling arm bushes slightly deteriorated
rear tyre outer wall has slight damage
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
clutch
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
airbag lamp on
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R3 SDE is a 1997 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R3 SDE, 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 R3 SDE registered?
R3 SDE is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 8 October 1997.
Is R3 SDE safe to buy?
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