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F12 ROM

1997 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

149,061 mi
Last recorded149,061 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF12 ROM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 149,061 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 148,559 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 148,540 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 147,579 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 145,891 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 144,380 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 143,108 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 142,370 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 141,112 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 141,110 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 138,258 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 136,644 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 136,073 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 132,482 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 132,464 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2009 128,637 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 124,711 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 114,333 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 105,435 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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F12 ROM is a 1997 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 F12 ROM, 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 F12 ROM registered?

F12 ROM is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is F12 ROM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F12 ROM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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