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R761 SER

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

78,960 mi
Last recorded78,960 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR761 SER
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 78,960 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 78,931 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 78,844 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 78,046 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 77,297 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 76,440 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 76,133 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 76,131 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 75,903 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 75,741 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 75,624 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 75,302 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 74,266 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 72,210 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 71,991 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 71,687 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 69,618 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 68,800 miles

steel brake pipes corroded

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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R761 SER is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R761 SER, 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

How do I check the history of R761 SER?

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What year was R761 SER registered?

R761 SER is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R761 SER safe to buy?

The MOT history for R761 SER shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R761 SER have outstanding finance?

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