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C1 NTA

1997 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

52,926 mi
Last recorded52,926 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 NTA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 52,926 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack very slight misting of oil (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 7 Jul 2023 51,889 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 5 Jul 2023 51,889 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 29 Jun 2022 51,532 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 19 Jul 2018 50,831 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 23 Jun 2017 49,779 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 13 Jul 2016 48,361 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 18 Sep 2014 47,913 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 9 Oct 2013 47,127 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 6 Jun 2011 46,320 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 46,320 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 46,269 miles

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

washer jet blocked

Pass 2 Jun 2009 46,169 miles

Oil leak

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)

front number plate damaged

sill covers and undershields fitted

Pass 30 May 2008 45,451 miles

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

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

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

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

front numberplate cracked & fading

unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2006 45,038 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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C1 NTA 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 86.7%.

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 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 C1 NTA, 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 C1 NTA registered?

C1 NTA is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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