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P673 RYW

1997 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,444 mi
Last recorded62,444 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP673 RYW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 May 2026 62,444 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing all four wheels have one bolt missing on each (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts & rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears at securing clips (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. fronts (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2025 62,394 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 62,388 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 61,358 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 59,130 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 59,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 56,410 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 56,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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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P673 RYW is a 1997 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P673 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 P673 RYW registered?

P673 RYW is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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