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P32 EPA

1997 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,369 mi
Last recorded75,369 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP32 EPA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 75,369 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 74,872 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 74,552 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 73,665 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 71,782 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 70,665 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 67,261 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 64,252 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2006 64,046 miles

N/S/F TYRE - DAMAGE TO SIDEWALL

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S OF STEERING RACK - JOINT UNDER GAITOR

Fail 5 Mar 2006 64,046 miles

N/S/F TYRE - DAMAGE TO SIDEWALL

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S OF STEERING RACK - JOINT UNDER GAITOR

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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P32 EPA is a 1997 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P32 EPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P32 EPA?

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What year was P32 EPA registered?

P32 EPA is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P32 EPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P32 EPA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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