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P392 XGT

1997 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,276 mi
Last recorded98,276 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP392 XGT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 98,276 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 96,391 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 94,482 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 92,378 miles

both rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2012 92,326 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 92,190 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 92,187 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

both rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode

engine has an oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2009 88,737 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2008 84,713 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 25 May 2007 80,764 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 80,755 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 77,231 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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P392 XGT is a 1997 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P392 XGT, 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 P392 XGT registered?

P392 XGT is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P392 XGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P392 XGT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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