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P28 JJH

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

100,716 mi
Last recorded100,716 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 JJH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 100,716 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 100,506 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 100,128 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 99,844 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 99,174 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 98,343 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 97,377 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 96,763 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 96,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2016 95,364 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 93,771 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 91,959 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 89,505 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 89,323 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 86,056 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 83,258 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 80,020 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 80,020 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 75,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 75,864 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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P28 JJH is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P28 JJH, 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 P28 JJH registered?

P28 JJH is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P28 JJH safe to buy?

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