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R82 HUP

1997 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

17,717 mi
Last recorded17,717 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 HUP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 17,717 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 17,616 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 17,525 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 17,423 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 17,369 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 17,369 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 17,309 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 16,876 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 16,744 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 16,711 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 16,510 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 16,317 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 15,957 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 15,857 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 15,857 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 15,746 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 15,746 miles

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 15,477 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 15,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 15,212 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 14,973 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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R82 HUP is a 1997 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R82 HUP, 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 R82 HUP registered?

R82 HUP is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R82 HUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R82 HUP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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