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P218 HMO

1997 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

161,096 mi
Last recorded161,096 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP218 HMO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 161,096 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 158,522 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 153,334 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 147,306 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 138,322 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 131,032 miles

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

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

exhaust cover loose

rear fuel pipe slight coroded

Pass 22 Jun 2010 120,423 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 120,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 112,652 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 106,363 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 106,363 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 100,981 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 89,543 miles

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

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

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

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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P218 HMO is a 1997 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P218 HMO, 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 P218 HMO registered?

P218 HMO is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P218 HMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P218 HMO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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