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R875 ULU

1997 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,286 mi
Last recorded65,286 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR875 ULU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 65,286 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 65,282 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 65,282 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2018 65,252 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 65,252 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 65,134 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 64,955 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

off side front inner side wall split but not showing tyre cords

Pass 3 Jun 2015 64,955 miles

off side front inner side wall split but not showing tyre cords

Pass 22 May 2014 64,711 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 64,218 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 63,507 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 63,096 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 63,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 62,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 62,666 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 61,922 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 61,922 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 59,823 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 59,823 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 47,978 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 46,070 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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R875 ULU is a 1997 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R875 ULU, 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 R875 ULU registered?

R875 ULU is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 16 August 1997.

Is R875 ULU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R875 ULU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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