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P371 JNN

1997 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,687 mi
Last recorded82,687 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP371 JNN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2020 82,687 miles

Emissions not tested engine overheated high. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Feb 2016 82,084 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 82,006 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 81,646 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 20 Jan 2009 81,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake stationary pin locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 81,646 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 81,633 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 73,924 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 73,924 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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P371 JNN is a 1997 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P371 JNN, 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 P371 JNN registered?

P371 JNN is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P371 JNN safe to buy?

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