MOT Status
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70,571 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes leading to rear flexi hoses over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
o/s front tyre worn
o/s rear brake pipe rusty
o/s & n/s rear brake pipes around fuel tank rusty
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front number plate cracked
nearside front bumper not fitted correctly
rear brake flexi hoses .ferrules rusty
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
air bag warning light on
oil leak from rear differential
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P38 DEP is a 1997 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.
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 P38 DEP, 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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How do I check the history of P38 DEP?
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What year was P38 DEP registered?
P38 DEP is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 14 April 1997.
Is P38 DEP safe to buy?
The MOT history for P38 DEP shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P38 DEP have outstanding finance?
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