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M300 DLB

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,950 mi
Last recorded151,950 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 DLB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 151,950 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 151,870 miles

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 ()

Fail 20 Jun 2016 151,870 miles

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 ()

Fail 23 Feb 2012 148,274 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 148,274 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 135,124 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 128,590 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 123,412 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 114,134 miles

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.

Pass 17 Mar 2006 102,819 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 102,640 miles

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.

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 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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M300 DLB is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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