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P291 MLX

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

122,679 mi
Last recorded122,679 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 MLX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 122,679 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 122,678 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 114,920 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 114,915 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 107,486 miles

All discs very corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 107,486 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 98,245 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 89,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2011

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 80,859 miles

front brake discs getting worn.

Fail 13 Oct 2010 80,787 miles

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.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 70,797 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 61,664 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 52,191 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 52,102 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 40,988 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 40,987 miles

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.

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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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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