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R661 VRK

1997 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,283 mi
Last recorded132,283 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 VRK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 132,283 miles

n/sside light dim

o/s/f shock absorber worn

Fail 23 Jun 2010 132,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

n/sside light dim

o/s/f shock absorber worn

Pass 26 Jun 2009 123,361 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 123,361 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both front tyres worn on edge

corrosion in brake pipes to rear hoses

Pass 13 May 2008 121,780 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 121,774 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 121,774 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front tyres worn on edge

corrosion in brake pipes to rear hoses

Pass 26 Apr 2007 109,288 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 108,698 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in brake pipe to nearside rear hose

Pass 18 Apr 2006 94,707 miles

corrosion in brake pipe to nearside rear hose

rear brake pads worn

slight wear in steering rack [offside]

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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R661 VRK is a 1997 BMW M3 in Silver 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 R661 VRK, 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 R661 VRK registered?

R661 VRK is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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