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DAP 134B

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,455 mi
Last recorded136,455 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAP 134B
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 136,455 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 May 2011 133,450 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 127,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear light filled with water

offside front anti roll bar link boot split

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2009 122,851 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 122,851 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 115,543 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

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

n/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2007 110,162 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 103,468 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 103,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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DAP 134B is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DAP 134B, 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 DAP 134B registered?

DAP 134B is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is DAP 134B safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAP 134B shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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