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P255 TWT

1997 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,033 mi
Last recorded145,033 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 TWT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 145,033 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 142,741 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 138,200 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 133,520 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 118,193 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 111,789 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 107,456 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front wiper is slightly damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2012 107,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 105,743 miles

Oil leak

Power steering rack and hoses oily!

Underside of engine oily!

Pass 22 Jul 2010 104,284 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 104,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 100,888 miles

Oil leak

front bonnet does not stay up

loud noise from engine

Fail 3 Jul 2009 100,888 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front bonnet does not stay up

loud noise from engine

nearside rear sidelamp not working

Fail 11 Jul 2008 98,511 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 98,511 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 97,331 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 95,850 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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P255 TWT 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 76.5%.

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 P255 TWT, 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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P255 TWT is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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