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HOT 18X

1997 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

107,088 mi
Last recorded107,088 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOT 18X
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 107,088 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 105,283 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 105,034 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 103,620 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 101,986 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 100,480 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Aug 2019 100,480 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Aug 2018 96,656 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 95,669 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 95,451 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 93,773 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 93,383 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 92,134 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012
Pass 22 Jul 2011 90,309 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front springs acceptably located

Pass 21 Jul 2010 86,440 miles

acceptable front spring seating

rear discs acceptable

Pass 24 Jul 2009 80,996 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 75,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 18 Jul 2007 69,879 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 64,038 miles

acceptable nearside front tyre wall damage

Pass 25 Jul 2005 59,221 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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HOT 18X is a 1997 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 HOT 18X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HOT 18X registered?

HOT 18X is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is HOT 18X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOT 18X shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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