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P222 OLD

1997 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

128,122 mi
Last recorded128,122 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP222 OLD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 128,122 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded at join with brake hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 19 Nov 2024 126,457 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 122,922 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 5 Nov 2022 119,359 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns poor.

Undertrays and sill covers fitted.

Fail 5 Nov 2022 119,359 miles

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both front and both rear. (4.2.3 (c))

Both headlamp beam patterns poor.

Undertrays and sill covers fitted.

Pass 13 Nov 2021 113,389 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/rear shocker bump stop poor condition.steering rack slightly oil damp

Pass 10 Nov 2020 105,005 miles

Offside Front Fog Light lens Damaged.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both Sides. (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both Sides. (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 98,487 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 98,487 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 94,338 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 87,599 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 81,458 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 78,276 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 75,140 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 73,816 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 70,961 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 69,459 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 67,126 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

differential pinion seal leaks

squeek from o/s rear suspension - possible bush/bushes deteriorated however no excess movement

Fail 22 Sep 2009 66,984 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 65,094 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 61,817 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 57,719 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

high level stop lamp not working

minor oil leak,near side differential seal

Pass 14 Jul 2006 57,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

high level stop lamp not working

minor oil leak,near side differential seal

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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P222 OLD is a 1997 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P222 OLD, 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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P222 OLD is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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