MOT Status
ValidMileage
83,310 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Engine has a misfire
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Both front seatbelt upper attachment eye outer casing is cracking.
Oil leak
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R865 VWR is a 1997 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 R865 VWR, 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 R865 VWR registered?
R865 VWR is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R865 VWR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R865 VWR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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