MOT Status
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134,888 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Oil leak
front tyres worn on edges
n/s/r inner side lamp not working
n/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm
some play in steering rack
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R647 LCB is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.
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 R647 LCB, 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 R647 LCB registered?
R647 LCB is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 4 November 1997.
Is R647 LCB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R647 LCB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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