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R580 KRS

1997 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,550 mi
Last recorded72,550 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 KRS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2010 72,550 miles

N/S air duct insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 72,550 miles

N/S air duct insecure

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 65,763 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 65,763 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 60,978 miles

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

Oil leak

oil leak from rear diff

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Oct 2008 60,957 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

oil leak from rear diff

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Oct 2007 57,720 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 57,720 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 54,622 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 54,622 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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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R580 KRS is a 1997 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R580 KRS, 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 R580 KRS registered?

R580 KRS is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R580 KRS safe to buy?

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