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G27 SGT

1997 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

220,752 mi
Last recorded220,752 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG27 SGT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 220,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 210,499 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 215,699 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 208,162 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 208,053 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 197,034 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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G27 SGT is a 1997 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G27 SGT, 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 G27 SGT registered?

G27 SGT is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is G27 SGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G27 SGT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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