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N19 PYY

1997 BMW M3

White Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,267 mi
Last recorded102,267 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN19 PYY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 102,267 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 102,267 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 100,359 miles

nearside rear shock damp

Pass 5 Jul 2010 97,968 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 97,962 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 95,450 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2008 91,278 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 89,832 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2004 69,836 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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N19 PYY is a 1997 BMW M3 in White 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 N19 PYY, 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 N19 PYY registered?

N19 PYY is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is N19 PYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N19 PYY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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