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P616 AFG

1997 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,948 mi
Last recorded166,948 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP616 AFG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2009 166,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front antiroll bar link gaiters split

front shock absorber bump stops deteriated

Fail 9 Sep 2009 166,946 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front antiroll bar link gaiters split

front shock absorber bump stops deteriated

off side bonnet support loose

Pass 26 Mar 2009 162,303 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 151,155 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 138,031 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 126,922 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 126,906 miles

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

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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P616 AFG is a 1997 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P616 AFG, 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 P616 AFG registered?

P616 AFG is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P616 AFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P616 AFG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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