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R401 JTD

1997 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,888 mi
Last recorded83,888 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 JTD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 83,888 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 81,365 miles

Near side front tyre inner and outer shoulder starting to crack,caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Your vehicle has only just met the required Emission test result. It would appear that the emission system requires service(see print out emission test result)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 81,217 miles

Nearside rear tail lamp inner bulb inoperative?

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 81,217 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tail lamp inner bulb inoperative?

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 78,937 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Jan 2010 78,937 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 71,050 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 71,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

lower body brace bar damaged front

Pass 9 Jan 2008 62,617 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 62,497 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 54,878 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 54,831 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 49,190 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 49,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R401 JTD is a 1997 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R401 JTD, 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 R401 JTD registered?

R401 JTD is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R401 JTD safe to buy?

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