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P233 RYV

1997 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,018 mi
Last recorded102,018 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 RYV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2015 102,018 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 100,086 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 95,159 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2011 88,981 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 82,474 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 78,494 miles

both front and rear indicator bulbs discoloured.

traces of fliud around pwer steering resevoir and hoses.

Pass 24 Jan 2008 75,320 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

slight play in the rack

Pass 3 Jan 2007 70,564 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 66,004 miles

engine undertray fitted

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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P233 RYV is a 1997 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P233 RYV, 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 P233 RYV registered?

P233 RYV is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P233 RYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P233 RYV shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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