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P628 RYW

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

29,098 mi
Last recorded29,098 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP628 RYW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2022 29,098 miles
Pass 30 May 2021 29,089 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 29,078 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2019 29,071 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 29,061 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2017 29,051 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2016 29,046 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 28,877 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 27,849 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 25,764 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2012 24,365 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air beg warning light on deshboard.

Pass 10 Apr 2011 21,748 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2011 21,731 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2010 21,575 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 21,571 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 21,562 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 21,556 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 21,429 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 21,060 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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P628 RYW is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RYW, 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 P628 RYW registered?

P628 RYW is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 May 1997.

Is P628 RYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P628 RYW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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