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P48 BCX

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

160,370 mi
Last recorded160,370 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP48 BCX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2014 160,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

o/s/f and o/s/r sill corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2013 160,010 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2012 160,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2012 160,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2011 159,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 159,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 158,833 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 151,601 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2009 151,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2008 138,047 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Front seatbelts slightly slower to retract

Offside front indiactor slightly discoloured

Oil leak

Rear brake discs deteriorated, pads appear thin

Rear indicators and side repeaters slightly discoloured

Rear suspension arm bushes deteiorated but no excessive movement

Sections of exhaust system rusty, some cracks on joints and flanges

Slight drag on rear wheels

Various metal pipes rusty including fuel and brake pipes

Fail 29 Jul 2008 138,047 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Front seatbelts slightly slower to retract

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front indiactor slightly discoloured

Oil leak

Rear brake discs deteriorated, pads appear thin

Rear indicators and side repeaters slightly discoloured

Rear suspension arm bushes deteiorated but no excessive movement

Sections of exhaust system rusty, some cracks on joints and flanges

Slight drag on rear wheels

Various metal pipes rusty including fuel and brake pipes

Fail 6 Jul 2008 137,220 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust heatsheilds insecure & corroded

general corrosion to suspension components

rear tyres wearing unevenly at rear

slight play in nsr hub bush

wiring for brake wear indicator insecure on nsf

Pass 28 Jul 2007 124,002 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 123,982 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine noisy possibley bearing in alternator or unit driven by alternator belt

front section of exhaust cracked + flange on center section cracked

nsr lower suspension mount slight play + slight play in osr suspension

osf brake back plate cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2006 114,407 miles

as per vt32 issued 11.40 25/07/2006

Fail 25 Jul 2006 114,407 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all metal b/pipes corroded

both f/seat belts slow to re-coil

centre exhaust heatshield loose

f/brake backplates badly corroded

f/brake discs very badly corroded(marginal passes)

f/suspension x-member,suspension units & mount areas all corroded

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r exhaust clamp cracked-still secure

oil leak

power steering pipes badly corroded

r/brake discs deteriated

wiprr blades deteriated

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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P48 BCX is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 P48 BCX, 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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P48 BCX is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 21 January 1997.

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