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R413 GNB

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,694 mi
Last recorded123,694 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR413 GNB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 123,694 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

air bag warning lamp on

centre stop light not working

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 15 Jun 2010 113,452 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre stop light not working

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 17 Dec 2008 111,279 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Dec 2007 97,992 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 97,992 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 83,403 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 81,463 miles

bothside front tyres wearing on inner edegs

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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R413 GNB is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R413 GNB, 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 R413 GNB registered?

R413 GNB is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R413 GNB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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