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P682 XGK

1997 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,602 mi
Last recorded134,602 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP682 XGK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 134,602 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 21 Nov 2024 133,621 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in protective paint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Small kink in braided line where it goes through support grommet in shock - weak point! (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 133,513 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in protective paint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Small kink in braided line where it goes through support grommet in shock - weak point! (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 131,382 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Small kink in braided line where it goes through support grommet in shock - weak point (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 130,857 miles

Struggled through emissions test

Pass 30 Nov 2021 127,419 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 127,408 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 125,866 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 124,567 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 124,565 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 118,809 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 118,539 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 118,539 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 116,787 miles

parking brake only just met requirements

rear outer brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 25 Oct 2016 116,565 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Hazard warning switch faulty not working (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush/ mount (2.7.4)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush/ mount (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 115,153 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 115,153 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked,next to lift rubber (2.4.A.3)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 112,532 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 112,532 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 109,828 miles

? emmisions intermitant fault passed test twice once after test failed service item sujest

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under tray /sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2013 109,729 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2012 106,420 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2012 106,420 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2011 103,805 miles

Some test items hidden.

Fail 22 Sep 2011 103,805 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Some test items hidden.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 99,708 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 96,184 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 92,595 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 84,345 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 78,015 miles

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

flashers slightly discoloured

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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P682 XGK is a 1997 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 P682 XGK, 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 P682 XGK registered?

P682 XGK is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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