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R743 KGF

1997 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,498 mi
Last recorded127,498 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR743 KGF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 127,498 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyres cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2015 125,849 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 125,661 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 124,093 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 123,176 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 117,990 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 116,546 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2010 116,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2009 113,749 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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R743 KGF is a 1997 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R743 KGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R743 KGF registered?

R743 KGF is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R743 KGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R743 KGF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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