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P440 AAB

1997 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,827 mi
Last recorded112,827 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP440 AAB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 112,827 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 109,798 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 109,798 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 105,995 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 98,557 miles

air bag light staying on

plastic skirts on sills

Pass 15 Nov 2006 95,462 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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P440 AAB is a 1997 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P440 AAB, 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 P440 AAB registered?

P440 AAB is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P440 AAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P440 AAB shows 6 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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