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P61 GPH

1997 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,702 mi
Last recorded195,702 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP61 GPH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 195,702 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 194,039 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

abs light show intermittent fault

both front brake pipes little corroded

rear fuel pipe little corroded

Fail 7 May 2021 194,039 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

abs light show intermittent fault

both front brake pipes little corroded

rear fuel pipe little corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2019 193,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 193,550 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 193,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 193,484 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 193,244 miles

front no plate perished

general suspension components corroded

Fail 26 May 2016 193,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front no plate perished

general suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2014 192,732 miles

front no plate deterioted

Pass 1 May 2013 191,495 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front no plate deterioted

Pass 2 Dec 2011 190,358 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front no plate deterioted

Pass 3 Nov 2010 184,947 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

p.a.s rack / pipes damp

Pass 2 Sep 2009 170,537 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 165,471 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 165,471 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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P61 GPH is a 1997 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P61 GPH, 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 P61 GPH registered?

P61 GPH is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P61 GPH safe to buy?

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