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R844 AAW

1997 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

151,770 mi
Last recorded151,770 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR844 AAW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 May 2013 151,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2012 151,440 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 144,827 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 139,133 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 132,906 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 125,760 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 115,227 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 10 Apr 2006 97,010 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)

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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R844 AAW is a 1997 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R844 AAW, 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

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What year was R844 AAW registered?

R844 AAW is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R844 AAW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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