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R64 RNP

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,024 mi
Last recorded128,024 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR64 RNP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 128,024 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 127,037 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 126,582 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 126,256 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2014 126,026 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside headlamp chipped

strong advisory that both rear shock absorber top mountings are worn (advise replacement)

strong advisory that the offside rear lower suspension arm outer bush is worn (advise replacement)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 126,026 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside headlamp chipped

strong advisory that both rear shock absorber top mountings are worn (advise replacement)

strong advisory that the offside rear lower suspension arm outer bush is worn (advise replacement)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 12,598 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 12,578 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OFF SIDE STEERING RACK INNER JOINT HAS FREE PLAY

Pass 17 Aug 2012 125,677 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 125,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 31 Aug 2011 125,170 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 124,749 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 116,953 miles

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust sections front mounting brackett corroded.

front & rear brake discs corroding & wearing.

nearside front link bar lower dust cover split.

offside rear lower hub bush slight movement.

rear tyres - 2mm.

slight exhaust blow from front pipes/manifold area.

Pass 7 Feb 2006 110,260 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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R64 RNP is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R64 RNP, 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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R64 RNP is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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