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P10 ULR

1997 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,930 mi
Last recorded97,930 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP10 ULR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 97,930 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 97,267 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 96,524 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 96,112 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 95,027 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 94,001 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 91,182 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 89,080 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 89,080 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 85,598 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2007 81,138 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 81,135 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 77,424 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 77,424 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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P10 ULR 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 P10 ULR, 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 P10 ULR registered?

P10 ULR is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is P10 ULR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P10 ULR 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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