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G7 VJL

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,050 mi
Last recorded122,050 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 VJL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 122,050 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 121,676 miles

Offside Rear and osf tyres wearing on edges

Fail 6 Apr 2018 121,676 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear and osf tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2017 118,388 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides upper (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 118,388 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides upper (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 115,785 miles

rear diff oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2016 115,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced bent (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 112,609 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 112,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 111,996 miles

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

front wiper blades split at ends

Fail 26 Apr 2014 111,996 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front wiper blades split at ends

Pass 14 Dec 2012 108,212 miles

front springs poorly fitted

oil leak

play in steering rack

rear anti roll bar link bushes splitting

rear subframe bushes splitting

Fail 11 Dec 2012 108,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front springs poorly fitted

oil leak

play in steering rack

rear anti roll bar link bushes splitting

rear subframe bushes splitting

Pass 13 Mar 2012 107,476 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 107,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 104,364 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 100,681 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 96,830 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 94,321 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 84,720 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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G7 VJL is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G7 VJL, 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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G7 VJL is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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