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A5 FEG

1997 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

74,291 mi
Last recorded74,291 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 FEG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 74,291 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 74,288 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 74,032 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 74,015 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 74,015 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 74,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 73,983 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE CRACKS ON SIDE WALLS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 73,983 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE CRACKS ON SIDE WALLS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 72,848 miles

Nearside Front TYRE CRACKED ON SIDE WALL

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

Offside Front TYRE CRACKED ON SIDE WALL

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 72,829 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)

both front tyres have cracks in side walls

off side rear tyre cut in side wall

Pass 30 May 2014 72,806 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 71,600 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 71,581 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 71,356 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 70,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O s r tyre has a cut in the side wall not deep enough to see chords

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 70,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o s r tyre has a cut in the side wall not deep enough to see chords

Pass 29 Apr 2008 69,893 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 66,562 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 65,136 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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A5 FEG is a 1997 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A5 FEG, 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 A5 FEG registered?

A5 FEG is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is A5 FEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 FEG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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