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P270 RYW

1997 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,733 mi
Last recorded26,733 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP270 RYW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2025 26,733 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 26,637 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 26,406 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 26,315 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 26,171 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 26,154 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 26,038 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 25,759 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 25,426 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 25,163 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 24,907 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 24,860 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 24,828 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 24,218 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 23,852 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 23,518 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 23,053 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 22,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 22,316 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 22,049 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 21,471 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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P270 RYW is a 1997 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P270 RYW, 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

How do I check the history of P270 RYW?

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What year was P270 RYW registered?

P270 RYW is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P270 RYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P270 RYW shows 21 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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