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R481 MGH

1997 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,855 mi
Last recorded44,855 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR481 MGH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2016 44,855 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 44,829 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak underside of engine

Pass 25 Sep 2014 44,801 miles

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

slight oil leak underside of engine

Pass 24 Sep 2013 44,777 miles

slight oil leak underside of engine

Pass 27 Sep 2012 44,701 miles

slight oil leak underside of engine

Pass 23 Sep 2011 44,632 miles

oil leak underside of engine

plastic covers on both sills and underside of engine

Pass 28 Sep 2010 44,460 miles

oil leak underside of engine

plastic covers underside of engine and both sills

Pass 26 Sep 2009 44,139 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak from engine

slight power steering leak from pump

Pass 30 Sep 2008 43,456 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 42,330 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Sep 2006 41,274 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

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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R481 MGH is a 1997 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R481 MGH, 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 R481 MGH registered?

R481 MGH is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R481 MGH safe to buy?

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