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M300 EVD

1997 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,780 mi
Last recorded128,780 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 EVD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 128,780 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 122,198 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 122,198 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 114,550 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 106,986 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 99,593 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 93,996 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 93,996 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 84,069 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 78,744 miles

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

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

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

condensation in both headlights - beam pattern ok now

diff oil leak

slight deterioration in front wishbone rear mounts

Pass 6 Mar 2009 76,914 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 76,914 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 76,002 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 71,616 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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M300 EVD is a 1997 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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.

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What year was M300 EVD registered?

M300 EVD is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is M300 EVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 EVD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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