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K12 BTG

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,168 mi
Last recorded155,168 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 BTG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 155,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 151,416 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 149,226 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 148,426 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 144,448 miles

Emissions just met.

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Also seat belts. ()

Pass 24 Mar 2018 143,794 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 143,794 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 142,123 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 138,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 130,313 miles

Air Bag light on dash

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front fog lamp not working

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 126,033 miles

air bag lamp on

Pass 5 Jan 2011 123,475 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 118,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 118,733 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 117,964 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 117,957 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 115,600 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside front antiroll bar link lower joint boot split

Fail 27 Nov 2006 115,597 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine undershield loose and hanging down

offside front antiroll bar link arm lower joint boot split

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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K12 BTG is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 K12 BTG, 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 K12 BTG registered?

K12 BTG is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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