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F71 NMX

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,776 mi
Last recorded110,776 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF71 NMX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 110,776 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 110,575 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits limit 0.30% - actual reading 0.58% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits limit 0.50% - actual reading 1.26% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right unable to adjust at the back of the headlamp (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, Gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 110,527 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 110,458 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge of the rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil residue around the engine and rear diff

Pass 20 Apr 2023 110,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 110,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 109,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 109,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 109,948 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil residue engine and rear diff areas

under body general corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2019 109,754 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 109,694 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 109,528 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 108,669 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 107,726 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 107,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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F71 NMX is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F71 NMX, 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 F71 NMX registered?

F71 NMX is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 2 July 1997.

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