MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,950 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front tyre has small cracks
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear jacking point mount area corroded
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front jacking point mounting area corroded
Offside Front tyre has small cracks
Offside Rear jacking point mounting area corroded
Oil leak ()
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front tyre has small cracks
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear jacking point mount area corroded
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front jacking point mounting area corroded
Offside Front tyre has small cracks
Offside Rear jacking point mounting area corroded
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
power steering reservoir slightly damp
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
power steering reservoir slightly damp
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
wipers not working on first speed only second and int.
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M300 DLB is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 DLB, 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 M300 DLB registered?
M300 DLB is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is M300 DLB safe to buy?
The MOT history for M300 DLB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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