MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,391 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
minor leak of exhaust gas
offside & nearside lower drop link joint rubbers split
offside & nearside rear brake pipes rusty
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
minor leak of exhaust gas
offside & nearside lower drop link joint rubbers split
offside & nearside rear brake pipes rusty
both front track rods have slight play
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front track rods have slight play
catalyst tired
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
catalyst tired
225/45 17 tyres fitted on front and 245/40 17 fitted to rear
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P539 LBP is a 1997 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 P539 LBP, 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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P539 LBP is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 19 March 1997.
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