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R767 NRD

1997 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,844 mi
Last recorded160,844 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR767 NRD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2025 160,844 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

under body and suspension rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2024 160,821 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface rust on sills and underneath car

Pass 17 Aug 2018 160,807 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 160,797 miles

Front metal brake pipes getting rusty

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished on inner wall

Rear metal brake pipes getting rusty

front brake discs corroded slightly

front washers slightly blocked

Pass 13 Jun 2016 160,763 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 160,393 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 166,027 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 159,799 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 159,763 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 159,335 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 159,327 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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R767 NRD is a 1997 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R767 NRD, 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 R767 NRD registered?

R767 NRD is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R767 NRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R767 NRD shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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