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M300 KJS

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,790 mi
Last recorded100,790 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 100,790 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 98,932 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 96,788 miles

advisory both front tyres feathered on inner edges

Fail 28 Nov 2013 96,785 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

advisory both front tyres feathered on inner edges

Pass 1 Oct 2008 82,148 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 79,480 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 70,993 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 70,993 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

1/ slight play in o/s rack end †2/ n/s/f tyre showing wear on outer edges †3/ n/s hand brake effort border line

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 62,232 miles

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

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

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 KJS is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KJS, 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 KJS registered?

M300 KJS is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is M300 KJS safe to buy?

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