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P103 KLS

1997 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,137 mi
Last recorded72,137 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 KLS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 72,137 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 71,782 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 71,782 miles

Emissions not tested oil level too low (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 66,810 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 66,810 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 61,530 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 60,911 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P103 KLS is a 1997 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P103 KLS, 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 P103 KLS registered?

P103 KLS is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P103 KLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P103 KLS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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