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R69 BBK

1997 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,569 mi
Last recorded102,569 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 BBK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 102,569 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 102,484 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 102,263 miles

Customer presented the handbook to prove no MIL light fitted.

Fail 24 May 2018 102,257 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 100,068 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 98,699 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 98,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 95,745 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 95,742 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 May 2014 91,847 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2013 85,336 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2013 85,336 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 80,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2011 77,537 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2010 72,812 miles

exhaust corroded

front disks worn

rear diff oily

Pass 11 May 2009 66,444 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 62,313 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 58,120 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 51,952 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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R69 BBK is a 1997 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R69 BBK, 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 R69 BBK registered?

R69 BBK is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 18 November 1997.

Is R69 BBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R69 BBK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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