MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,676 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster inop (1.8)
non std suspension
Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded by tank
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all brake pipes covered sealants.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P24 TMB is a 1997 BMW M3 in White with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 P24 TMB, 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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P24 TMB is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 21 February 1997.
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