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K20 KBF

1997 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,898 mi
Last recorded99,898 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 KBF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 Nov 2014 99,898 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 98,979 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 98,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

air bag light on

osr shock absorber cover loose

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2011 96,421 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

front discs corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2010 95,252 miles

slight play in off side front rack end

Pass 1 Sep 2009 94,061 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 92,702 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 90,734 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 87,608 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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K20 KBF is a 1997 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K20 KBF, 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 K20 KBF registered?

K20 KBF is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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