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P708 DNP

1997 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,652 mi
Last recorded116,652 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP708 DNP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 116,652 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 114,345 miles

All 4 tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2022 114,235 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 112,321 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 110,477 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 106,685 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 100,825 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 99,808 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 99,807 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 98,565 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 95,891 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 16 Nov 2011 93,887 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2010 84,085 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 84,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front type rim fitted to offside rear

Pass 16 Jan 2008 81,965 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 73,555 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 72,575 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 72,575 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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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P708 DNP is a 1997 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P708 DNP, 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

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What year was P708 DNP registered?

P708 DNP is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P708 DNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P708 DNP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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