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P36 VMR

1997 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,563 mi
Last recorded11,563 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP36 VMR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2011 11,563 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm 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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front brake imbalance

front no. plate

front pads low border line

n/s/f spot lamp lens cracked

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear no. plate

rear pads low

Pass 24 Mar 2010 111,060 miles

rear no platye fading

Pass 7 Apr 2009 105,172 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear no plate faded

Pass 20 Mar 2008 97,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

fast idle speed uneven

front no plate cracked

n/s/r tyre got nail in

rear no plate faded

Pass 5 Apr 2007 90,962 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 84,052 miles

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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P36 VMR is a 1997 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P36 VMR, 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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What year was P36 VMR registered?

P36 VMR is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is P36 VMR safe to buy?

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