MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,817 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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aux drive belt cracking
front coil springs rusty
handbrake travel getting high
n/s handbrake performance poor
n/s/f brake pad warning wire not connected to brake pad
oil leaks
rear brake application uneven
rear brake discs distorted
slight play to both sides of steering rack
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
aux drive belt cracking
front coil springs rusty
handbrake travel getting high
n/s handbrake performance poor
n/s/f brake pad warning wire not connected to brake pad
oil leaks
rear brake application uneven
rear brake discs distorted
slight play to both sides of steering rack
aux drive belt cracking
handbrake travel starting to get high
oil leaks from engine
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
aux drive belt cracking
handbrake travel starting to get high
oil leaks from engine
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
handbrake travel
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P596 RYW is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P596 RYW, 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 P596 RYW registered?
P596 RYW is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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The MOT history for P596 RYW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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