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R833 CEG

1997 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

104,011 mi
Last recorded104,011 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR833 CEG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 104,011 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 103,548 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 103,518 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)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 102,354 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipes at rear flexi pipes

Fail 25 Aug 2012 102,354 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

2 small brake pipes at rear flexes

Pass 2 Aug 2011 100,902 miles

Aircon belt missing

Both front splash gaurds damaged

Both rear brake discs badly corroded

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

Damage to underside front of vehicle

Front discs corroded

Offside parking brake performance low

Rear pads getting low

Unable to see outter sills

Fail 15 Jul 2011 100,902 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Aircon belt missing

Both front splash gaurds damaged

Both rear brake discs badly worn and corroded

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

Damage to underside front of vehicle

Front brake discs corroded

Offside parking brake performance low

Rear pads low

Unable to see outter sills

Pass 16 Jul 2010 100,874 miles

Both front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Offside parking brake performance low

Slight play in both steering rackends

Fail 15 Jun 2010 100,871 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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)

Airbag light illuminated

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front and rear brake discs worn

Both rear bumpstops perished

Offside parkingbrake performance low

Rear diff noisy

Pass 26 May 2009 92,581 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 89,734 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 89,734 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 84,245 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 84,145 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 May 2006 77,859 miles

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

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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R833 CEG is a 1997 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R833 CEG, 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 R833 CEG registered?

R833 CEG is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R833 CEG safe to buy?

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