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K666 DMH

1997 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,790 mi
Last recorded117,790 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK666 DMH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2012 117,790 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 117,790 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 115,269 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 108,676 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 95,836 miles

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

slight play in steering rack joints.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 90,188 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 82,689 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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K666 DMH is a 1997 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K666 DMH, 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 K666 DMH registered?

K666 DMH is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is K666 DMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K666 DMH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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