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P321 BMW

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

130,832 mi
Last recorded130,832 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 130,832 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Rear seats removed

Pass 18 Oct 2022 129,274 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 125,684 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both O/S & N/S front flexies slightly deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 125,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Upper rose bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working Both O/S & N/S rear side lights not working. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both O/S & N/S front flexies slightly deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 125,184 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 125,184 miles

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 125,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 125,045 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 124,258 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

N/S Inner rack end has slight play

N/S/F Tyre wearing inner edge

N/S/R Tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

PAS Fluid leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 120,972 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

N/S Steering arm has slight play

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

PAS Fluid leak

Pass 19 Aug 2015 115,679 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

N/S Steering arm has play

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

PAS Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2015 115,678 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

N/S Steering arm has play

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

PAS Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 110,951 miles

O/S/F Tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 108,482 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2012 108,225 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 108,211 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 106,939 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 105,482 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 104,400 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 99,466 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 99,457 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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P321 BMW is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P321 BMW, 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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P321 BMW is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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