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P290 KKP

1997 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

59,570 mi
Last recorded59,570 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 KKP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 59,570 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 58,912 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 58,694 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 59,328 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 57,436 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 55,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 55,244 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 54,068 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 53,438 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 51,597 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 51,597 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2015 49,609 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 46,748 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 45,329 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 43,585 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 42,434 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 41,680 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 39,347 miles

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 29 Dec 2008 38,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 35,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn heavy inner edges and wearing low in tread

plastic sill covers fitted

rear number plate detiorating

slight play in steering rack on offside

Pass 27 Dec 2006 33,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 31,762 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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P290 KKP is a 1997 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P290 KKP, 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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P290 KKP is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 4 January 1997.

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