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R614 YTR

1997 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

36,907 mi
Last recorded36,907 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR614 YTR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 36,907 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 36,901 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Side repeater missing Both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2016 36,507 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 36,507 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inop (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 36,320 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 36,320 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 36,320 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 36,296 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 35,709 miles

front lower skirt loose

no separate repeaters fitted wrap around indicator lenses fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2009 35,706 miles

Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front lower skirt loose

no separate repeaters fitted wrap around indicator lenses fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2007 35,262 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 35,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R614 YTR is a 1997 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R614 YTR, 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 R614 YTR registered?

R614 YTR is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R614 YTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R614 YTR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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