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L5 SAG

1997 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,332 mi
Last recorded52,332 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 SAG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 30 May 2023 52,332 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 52,009 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 51,908 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 51,153 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 49,655 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 48,360 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 44,465 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 43,472 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 42,693 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 42,441 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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L5 SAG is a 1997 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L5 SAG, 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

How do I check the history of L5 SAG?

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What year was L5 SAG registered?

L5 SAG is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is L5 SAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 SAG shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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