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P21 ERU

1997 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

126,895 mi
Last recorded126,895 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 ERU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 126,895 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill where the jacking point is (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 126,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill where the jacking point is (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 126,391 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 126,064 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 125,458 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 124,669 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 123,730 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 123,624 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 123,578 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 123,405 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 123,320 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 119,370 miles

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 5 Jun 2009 115,232 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 May 2008 109,111 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 101,960 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 94,763 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 94,763 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P21 ERU is a 1997 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P21 ERU, 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 P21 ERU registered?

P21 ERU is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 14 January 1997.

Is P21 ERU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P21 ERU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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