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R906 DNP

1997 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,325 mi
Last recorded135,325 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR906 DNP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 135,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion near jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 132,686 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 132,641 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 126,248 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

osf tyre worn close to legal limit

osr inner/outer,nsr inner/outer and nsf brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brake pads starting to wear thin

Fail 2 Jul 2014 126,248 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

osf tyre worn close to legal limit

osr inner/outer,nsr inner/outer and nsf brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brake pads starting to wear thin

Pass 2 Jul 2013 118,625 miles

osr inner/outer and nsr inner/outer brake pipes slightly corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 110,316 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

osr inner,nsr inner and nsf brake pipes slightly corroded

slight movement in osf inner track rod end ball joint

Fail 18 May 2012 110,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

osr inner,nsr inner and nsf brake pipes slightly corroded

slight movement in osf inner track rod end ball joint

Pass 16 May 2011 102,455 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

osf tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edges

osr inner and nsr inner brake pipes slightly corroded

slight movement in os steering rack end bush

Fail 12 May 2011 102,455 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

osf tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edges

osr inner and nsr inner brake pipes slightly corroded

slight movement in os steering rack end bush

Pass 11 May 2010 93,820 miles

osr inner and nsr inner brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2009 86,952 miles

engine has oil leak

osr brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 1 May 2009 86,944 miles

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

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

engine has oil leak

osr brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2008 78,592 miles

osr and nsr tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 31 Aug 2006 67,257 miles

minor stone chip to drivers view of wind screen

os door mirror slightly insecure

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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R906 DNP is a 1997 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R906 DNP, 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 R906 DNP registered?

R906 DNP is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R906 DNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R906 DNP shows 15 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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