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M111 EVD

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,734 mi
Last recorded80,734 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 EVD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 80,734 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 80,734 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2024 80,414 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 80,401 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 80,031 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 79,363 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2020 79,228 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 78,776 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 78,765 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Apr 2016 78,126 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 77,524 miles

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs corroded

handbrake efficiency poor

Pass 15 Nov 2006 77,061 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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M111 EVD is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M111 EVD, 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

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What year was M111 EVD registered?

M111 EVD is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is M111 EVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M111 EVD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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