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P198 JTS

1997 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,025 mi
Last recorded111,025 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 JTS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 111,025 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 111,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 109,675 miles

n-s rear tyre only just legal

Pass 9 May 2008 101,572 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 101,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 4 May 2007 93,983 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2006 86,745 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)

general engine oil leaks

slight wear in o/s rack [up and down movement]

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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P198 JTS is a 1997 BMW M3 in Silver 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 P198 JTS, 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 P198 JTS registered?

P198 JTS is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P198 JTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P198 JTS 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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