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P331 PLO

1997 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,019 mi
Last recorded70,019 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP331 PLO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 70,019 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 69,004 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 68,852 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 60,289 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 60,245 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 60,238 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 60,164 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 59,554 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 59,330 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 58,860 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 58,859 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 58,053 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 57,460 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 57,460 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 55,287 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P331 PLO is a 1997 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P331 PLO, 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

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What year was P331 PLO registered?

P331 PLO is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P331 PLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P331 PLO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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