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M300 SMS

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,441 mi
Last recorded146,441 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2010 146,441 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 145,173 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 142,600 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 138,723 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 135,226 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 SMS is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 SMS, 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 SMS registered?

M300 SMS is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is M300 SMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 SMS shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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