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P232 HMO

1997 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,824 mi
Last recorded58,824 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP232 HMO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 58,824 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 58,314 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 58,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 57,528 miles

Both front tyres wearing on their inner edges.

Both rear tyres badly cracked and perished.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 56,646 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 56,446 miles

Both front tyres wearing inside edges.

Rear diff.leaking oil

Fail 23 Jul 2010 56,430 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres wearing inside edges.

Rear diff.leaking oil

Pass 27 Jul 2009 55,158 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 53,088 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 52,998 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 52,402 miles

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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P232 HMO is a 1997 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P232 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 P232 HMO registered?

P232 HMO is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P232 HMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P232 HMO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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