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P63 SVF

1997 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,345 mi
Last recorded9,345 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP63 SVF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 9,345 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2011 9,345 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 83,279 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 83,036 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

N/S/F CUT ON OUTER WALL NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORD [ OUTER WALL ]

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 82,057 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside tyre outer wall cut

Pass 6 Oct 2007 81,475 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 79,996 miles

POWER STEERING PIPES DAMP †OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING SLIGHTLY †OIL LEAK NOTED AT DIFF

Fail 18 Sep 2006 79,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2005 76,745 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P63 SVF is a 1997 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P63 SVF, 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

How do I check the history of P63 SVF?

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What year was P63 SVF registered?

P63 SVF is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P63 SVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P63 SVF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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