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R46 OMD

1997 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

114,806 mi
Last recorded114,806 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 OMD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 114,806 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 114,768 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 111,908 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 111,742 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 111,359 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 110,961 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 109,154 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 107,170 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 103,494 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 99,679 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 99,668 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2012 95,977 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 91,593 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 86,912 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 83,946 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 78,457 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 74,462 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 69,090 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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R46 OMD is a 1997 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R46 OMD, 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 R46 OMD registered?

R46 OMD is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R46 OMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R46 OMD shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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