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A13 KJG

1997 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

64,362 mi
Last recorded64,362 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 KJG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 64,362 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 64,228 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 64,228 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 64,214 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 64,009 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 63,594 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 63,256 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 63,142 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 62,998 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 62,814 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 62,760 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 62,106 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 62,106 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 61,926 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 61,926 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 61,888 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 61,569 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 61,186 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2010 61,140 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2009 59,934 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 59,730 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 59,145 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 59,336 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 57,657 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 55,335 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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A13 KJG is a 1997 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 A13 KJG, 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 A13 KJG registered?

A13 KJG is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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