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P68 GVJ

1997 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,568 mi
Last recorded128,568 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP68 GVJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2009 128,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Dec 2009 128,532 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

spare tyre missing

Pass 9 Jun 2008 121,882 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 121,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 107,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jun 2006

225/45ZR17 X2ON FRONT,245/40ZR17 X2 ON REAR

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

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

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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P68 GVJ is a 1997 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P68 GVJ, 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 P68 GVJ registered?

P68 GVJ is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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