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P579 LRV

1997 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,811 mi
Last recorded128,811 miles
Recorded on27 May 2008
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

RegistrationP579 LRV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2008 128,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

o/s wiper split

Pass 30 Apr 2007 118,374 miles

A. Two chips in swept area of windscreen both under 40 mm in size. †B. Large chip in N/S headlamp lens.

Fail 28 Apr 2007 118,236 miles

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)

A. Two chips in swept area of windscreen both under 40mm in size. †B. Large chip in N/S headlamp lens. Beam pattern is O.K.

Pass 6 May 2006 106,313 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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P579 LRV is a 1997 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P579 LRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P579 LRV registered?

P579 LRV is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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