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P628 JCF

1997 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,910 mi
Last recorded130,910 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP628 JCF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 130,910 miles

no rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2015 126,017 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 119,378 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 116,422 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 116,368 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 108,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 108,614 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 94,866 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2008 94,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2007 87,488 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 83,257 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 83,257 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P628 JCF is a 1997 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P628 JCF, 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 P628 JCF registered?

P628 JCF is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 6 March 1997.

Is P628 JCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P628 JCF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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