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P122 RFA

1997 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,816 mi
Last recorded126,816 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 RFA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2011 126,816 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak from diff

oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Nov 2010 123,130 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 114,814 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 104,315 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 103,963 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Nov 2007 95,971 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 95,971 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 86,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 69,855 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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P122 RFA is a 1997 BMW M3 in Red 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 P122 RFA, 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 P122 RFA registered?

P122 RFA is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P122 RFA safe to buy?

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