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R74 AOT

1997 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

97,159 mi
Last recorded97,159 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR74 AOT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 97,159 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 94,981 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 94,981 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 36,039 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 34,558 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 92,177 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 91,230 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 89,128 miles

SRS light on

Pass 3 Mar 2012 86,328 miles

airbag warning light on

Pass 15 Feb 2011 78,866 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 77,863 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 77,106 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 74,082 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 70,186 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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R74 AOT is a 1997 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R74 AOT, 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 R74 AOT registered?

R74 AOT is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R74 AOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R74 AOT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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