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P150 PBF

1997 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

147,848 mi
Last recorded147,848 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP150 PBF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2023 147,848 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear from 3 way connector to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2022 147,808 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 147,735 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 147,627 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 147,472 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 146,888 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 146,818 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 146,336 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 144,611 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 42,936 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 141,494 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 141,090 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 140,672 miles

front tyres lightly edged

some brake pipes lightly corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2011 140,672 miles

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

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

front tyres lightly edged

some brake pipes lightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2010 140,549 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 131,476 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 128,830 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 127,263 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 124,833 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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P150 PBF is a 1997 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P150 PBF, 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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P150 PBF is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P150 PBF safe to buy?

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