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R745 KAW

1997 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

219,301 mi
Last recorded219,301 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR745 KAW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 219,301 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 213,291 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 208,504 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 203,147 miles

all tyres in poor condition

slight damage offside front wheel rim

slight play in nearside rack end

Fail 26 Jul 2016 203,140 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all tyres in poor condition

slight damage offside front wheel rim

slight play in nearside rack end

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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R745 KAW is a 1997 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R745 KAW, 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 R745 KAW registered?

R745 KAW is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R745 KAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R745 KAW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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