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P214 STW

1997 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

78,020 mi
Last recorded78,020 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 STW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 78,020 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 77,907 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 77,697 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 77,315 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 77,201 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 76,000 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 75,669 miles

Oil leak

front wiper blades slightly split clearing screen ok

Pass 6 Aug 2012 74,473 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2011 72,630 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 71,281 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 71,254 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 69,216 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 67,255 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 61,143 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 52,493 miles

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

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

servere engine oil leak,coating under body

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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P214 STW is a 1997 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P214 STW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P214 STW registered?

P214 STW is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 4 June 1997.

Is P214 STW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P214 STW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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