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H3 NGH

1997 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

165,406 mi
Last recorded165,406 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 NGH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 165,406 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 165,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 163,840 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 161,080 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 157,806 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 152,492 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 148,495 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 142,603 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Fail 30 Apr 2011 137,575 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 137,575 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 133,175 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2009 127,502 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 124,056 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 121,679 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 119,032 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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H3 NGH is a 1997 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 H3 NGH, 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 H3 NGH registered?

H3 NGH is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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