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ALZ 3200

1997 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,596 mi
Last recorded88,596 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 3200
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 88,596 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 88,576 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 88,268 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 88,152 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 88,003 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 87,805 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 87,698 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 87,242 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 86,783 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 86,280 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 86,091 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 86,048 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 85,837 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 85,381 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 84,736 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 83,956 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 82,905 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 82,273 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 81,436 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 81,061 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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ALZ 3200 is a 1997 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ALZ 3200, 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 ALZ 3200 registered?

ALZ 3200 is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is ALZ 3200 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 3200 shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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