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P636 ENU

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,093 mi
Last recorded76,093 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP636 ENU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 76,093 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 72,785 miles

Offside Rear shocker top bush

Pass 16 Jun 2020 72,741 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 72,370 miles

Front brake pipes corroded, covered in grease

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 72,182 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 71,137 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 70,996 miles

Oil leak ()

brake pad warning light on

Pass 4 Jul 2016 67,099 miles

Front oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2015 63,405 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 57,065 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 50,729 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 50,727 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 46,023 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2012 45,973 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2011 45,414 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2011 45,414 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2009 45,309 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 43,871 miles

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

bottom part of engine has oil leaks

rear diff has oil leaks

Fail 9 May 2008 43,847 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

bottom part of engine has oil leaks

rear diff has oil leaks

Pass 8 May 2007 38,282 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 30,971 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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P636 ENU is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P636 ENU, 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 P636 ENU registered?

P636 ENU is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P636 ENU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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