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P13 BHP

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

167,105 mi
Last recorded167,105 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP13 BHP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 167,105 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 166,724 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 165,801 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 163,519 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 162,428 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 159,038 miles

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

Centre fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 18 May 2016 159,038 miles

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

Centre fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 155,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 140,616 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 132,222 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 125,712 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 122,810 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 119,655 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 116,343 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 111,785 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 107,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2005 103,034 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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P13 BHP is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P13 BHP, 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 P13 BHP registered?

P13 BHP is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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