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J999 VAN

1997 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,539 mi
Last recorded167,539 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 VAN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2011 167,539 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 165,377 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 162,946 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 160,865 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 155,373 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 155,373 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 140,342 miles

Oil leak

front tyres worn unevenly.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Fail 21 Feb 2007 140,337 miles

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

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

Oil leak

UNEVEN FRONT TYRE WEAR

Pass 16 Feb 2006 129,348 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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J999 VAN is a 1997 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J999 VAN, 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 J999 VAN registered?

J999 VAN is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is J999 VAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J999 VAN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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