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R531 GBB

1997 BMW M3

White Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,371 mi
Last recorded88,371 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 GBB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 88,371 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 87,707 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 87,488 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 86,930 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning light staying on

Fail 2 Mar 2012 86,765 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 17 Mar 2011 85,577 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 85,577 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 84,847 miles

pas stearing pipes damp , front tyres low on inner edges , play osf inner rack joint , exh aust front pipe clamp damaged , slight movement collom adjuster.

Pass 13 Mar 2009 82,603 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 78,478 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 73,299 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 70,523 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO NSR SEAT BELT SO UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK SEAT BELT.

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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R531 GBB is a 1997 BMW M3 in White with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R531 GBB, 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 R531 GBB registered?

R531 GBB is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R531 GBB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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