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P428 SUU

1997 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,353 mi
Last recorded94,353 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP428 SUU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 94,353 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 94,353 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 89,432 miles

both front tyres bald on inside edge

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2008 88,058 miles

Nearside Rear 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 tyres 6mm and edges worn

slight blow from front pipe

Pass 1 Aug 2007 86,576 miles

slight blow from flex joint on exhaust down pipe

slight leak from p.a.s pump

slight leak from rear main oil seal area

slight leak from rear of gearbox

Fail 1 Aug 2007 86,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight blow from flex joint on exhaust down pipe

slight leak from p.a.s pump

slight leak from rear main oil seal area

slight leak from rear of gearbox

Pass 16 May 2006 84,767 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 84,746 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

car presented without rear seats †rear seat belts not tested

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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P428 SUU is a 1997 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P428 SUU, 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 P428 SUU registered?

P428 SUU is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P428 SUU safe to buy?

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