MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,679 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
back box corroded
chips in windscreen
front brake flexis perished
front discs badly worn and pads low
nsf wheel buckled
nsr tyre worn on outer edge
os headlight beam pattern poor
osr tyre worn bald on outer edge
rear discs worn
steering rack damp
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
back box corroded
chips in windscreen
front brake flexis perished
front discs badly worn and pads low
nsf wheel buckled
nsr tyre worn bald on inner edge
os headlight beam pattern poor
osr tyre worn on inner edge
rear discs worn
steering rack damp
exhaust blowing and corroded
front discs badly corroded
ns number plate bulb dull
osr tyre 3mm
play in osf inner track arm
rear discs badly corroded
all brakes fluctuating on roller test
bonnet stays weak
chips in windscreen
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
all brakes fluctuating on roller test
bonnet stays weak
chips in windscreen
exhaust blowing and corroded
front discs badly corroded
ns number plate bulb dull
osr tyre 3mm
play in osf inner track arm
rear discs badly corroded
All discs very corroded
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
All discs very corroded
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
odometer illumination not working
front brake discs getting worn.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
front brake discs getting worn.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P291 MLX is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 P291 MLX, 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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P291 MLX is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 21 March 1997.
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