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P484 FNX

1997 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,238 mi
Last recorded73,238 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP484 FNX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 73,238 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 73,238 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 73,200 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 73,169 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both center before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 73,160 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded after brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both center before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2007 73,157 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P484 FNX is a 1997 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P484 FNX, 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 P484 FNX registered?

P484 FNX is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 20 January 1997.

Is P484 FNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P484 FNX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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