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P38 DEP

1997 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

70,571 mi
Last recorded70,571 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 DEP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 70,571 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 69,784 miles

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))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 69,769 miles

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))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 68,189 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 66,653 miles

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))

Pass 11 May 2017 64,008 miles

o/s front tyre worn

o/s rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2016 57,441 miles

o/s & n/s rear brake pipes around fuel tank rusty

Pass 30 Dec 2011 47,649 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 39,701 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 38,998 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 38,957 miles

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 35,855 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 33,074 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 28,624 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 24,389 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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