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R659 CGK

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,269 mi
Last recorded105,269 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR659 CGK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 105,269 miles

both rear tyres on 1.6mm

Pass 3 May 2011 99,835 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 85,700 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 85,700 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 101,000 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 75,650 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 75,650 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 117,402 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r metal brake pipe rusty

rear numberplate starting to delaminate

sill covers fitted

stone chip in windscreen

surface rust on exhaust

Fail 16 May 2006 117,311 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

front discs rusty

fuel pipes rusty

o/s/f tyre cut

rear discs rusty

sill covers fitted

slight play in steering rack

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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R659 CGK is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R659 CGK, 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 R659 CGK registered?

R659 CGK is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R659 CGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R659 CGK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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