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P61 RYY

1997 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

186,272 mi
Last recorded186,272 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 186,272 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 183,572 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 181,486 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2014 176,669 miles

rear heat shield loose.

oil leaks?

Fail 28 Sep 2013 173,892 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 173,892 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 171,261 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 170,667 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 152,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f floor damged

Fail 26 Sep 2008 139,464 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 139,464 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 120,150 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 104,942 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 86,683 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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P61 RYY is a 1997 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RYY, 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 P61 RYY registered?

P61 RYY is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P61 RYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P61 RYY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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