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E846 LLP

1997 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,138 mi
Last recorded93,138 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE846 LLP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,266cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 May 2026 93,138 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 92,875 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 92,675 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 92,401 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 92,086 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 91,782 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 91,712 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 91,579 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 91,244 miles

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 90,896 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2007 90,677 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2006 90,148 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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E846 LLP is a 1997 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 E846 LLP, 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 E846 LLP registered?

E846 LLP is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is E846 LLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E846 LLP shows 12 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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