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R685 KRR

1997 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,782 mi
Last recorded109,782 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR685 KRR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 109,782 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 109,465 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 108,659 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 107,851 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 107,851 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 106,539 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 104,775 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 104,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 103,409 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 102,214 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 100,825 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 99,355 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 97,690 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 97,690 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 95,598 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 92,433 miles

slight movement in steering rack

slight power steering leak

Pass 23 Oct 2009 91,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 51,593 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2008 90,606 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 87,598 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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R685 KRR is a 1997 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R685 KRR, 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 R685 KRR registered?

R685 KRR is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R685 KRR safe to buy?

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