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D986 UGO

1997 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,632 mi
Last recorded117,632 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD986 UGO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 117,632 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 117,450 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 117,372 miles

rear seat belts and seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Apr 2012 117,372 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

rear seat belts and seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Mar 2011 116,577 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 112,764 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 112,764 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 109,298 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 109,298 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 276,719 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 276,719 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 275,868 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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D986 UGO is a 1997 BMW M3 in Grey with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D986 UGO, 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 D986 UGO registered?

D986 UGO is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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The MOT history for D986 UGO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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