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R881 AEV

1997 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,640 mi
Last recorded96,640 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR881 AEV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 96,640 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 96,308 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 9 Oct 2009 90,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 81,628 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 81,628 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 76,233 miles

under body tray fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing uneven

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2006 70,627 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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R881 AEV is a 1997 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R881 AEV, 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 R881 AEV registered?

R881 AEV is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R881 AEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R881 AEV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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