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R558 AKX

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,215 mi
Last recorded110,215 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR558 AKX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 110,215 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 105,074 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 105,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 101,040 miles

Oil leak

front tyres deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in near side steering rack end

Pass 29 May 2010 99,775 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 97,158 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 97,158 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 88,824 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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R558 AKX is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R558 AKX, 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 R558 AKX registered?

R558 AKX is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R558 AKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R558 AKX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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