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FIG 277

1997 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,951 mi
Last recorded97,951 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 277
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 97,951 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 97,950 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 96,202 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 96,190 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 93,668 miles
Fail 2 May 2016 93,668 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 89,306 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 83,009 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 77,060 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 74,040 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 72,838 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 69,360 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 67,623 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 64,538 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 64,538 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bonnet struts defective

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge & has cuts on outer wall

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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FIG 277 is a 1997 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FIG 277, 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 FIG 277 registered?

FIG 277 is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is FIG 277 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 277 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FIG 277 have outstanding finance?

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