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1997 AN

2013 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

43,256 mi
Last recorded43,256 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW M338,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1997 AN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 43,256 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 42,576 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 41,380 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 40,730 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 39,893 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 38,498 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 28,418 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 28,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight play in inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 27,916 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 22,229 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 22,202 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Damage to under tray behind front bumper

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 15,203 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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1997 AN is a 2013 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2013 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 38,124 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 1997 AN, 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 13 years old, this BMW M3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1997 AN registered?

1997 AN is a 2013 BMW M3, first registered on 11 July 2013.

Is 1997 AN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1997 AN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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