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M300 CDP

1997 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,499 mi
Last recorded134,499 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 CDP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2025 134,499 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 132,698 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Jul 2023 131,005 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Aug 2018 130,350 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 128,102 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 127,183 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 123,356 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 117,467 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 105,015 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 96,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 86,438 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 85,244 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 83,215 miles
Pass 9 May 2006

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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M300 CDP is a 1997 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 M300 CDP, 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 M300 CDP registered?

M300 CDP is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 15 January 1997.

Is M300 CDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 CDP shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M300 CDP have outstanding finance?

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