MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,702 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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))
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))
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front no plate perished
general suspension components corroded
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
front no plate deterioted
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
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front no plate deterioted
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
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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