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P734 XGT

1997 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

132,131 mi
Last recorded132,131 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP734 XGT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 132,131 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake hoses covered in grease

brake pipes covered in grease

covers fitted too outer sills

engine radiator in poor condition

fuel pipes covered in grease

interior mirror missing

Fail 8 Aug 2024 132,107 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake hoses covered in grease

brake pipes covered in grease

covers fitted too outer sills

engine radiator in poor condition

fuel pipes covered in grease

interior mirror missing

Pass 17 Aug 2023 130,928 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust both rubber mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses/ferrules greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in between both flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joining inboard flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear damage to tyre outer sidewall

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor excessively corroded at jacking point

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses/ferrules greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in between both flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

condensation in n/s front headlamp

interior rear view mirror missing

n/s & o/s front suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2023 130,915 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust both rubber mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses/ferrules greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in between both flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joining inboard flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear damage to tyre outer sidewall

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor excessively corroded at jacking point

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses/ferrules greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in between both flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

condensation in n/s front headlamp

interior rear view mirror missing

n/s & o/s front suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2022 129,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing in inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all brake pipes & hoses covered in grease

covers fitted to outer sills

drivers seat does not tilt forward

fuel pipes covered in greasce

radiator has coolant leak

rear diff has slight oil leak

suspension components surface corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2022 129,696 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system to hose (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing in inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all brake pipes & hoses covered in grease

covers fitted to outer sills

drivers seat does not tilt forward

fuel pipes covered in greasce

radiator has coolant leak

rear diff has slight oil leak

suspension components surface corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2021 128,743 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes to and from hoses surface corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear axle pinion seal slight oil leak

covers fitted to outer sills

steering rack rod joints have slight play in

Pass 6 Jul 2020 127,138 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipes corroded

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff/prop oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer inner mounting broken

all flexible brake hoses ferrules corroded

fuel pipe in front of fuel tank corroded

outer sill panels covered

slight corrosion to n/s front brake pipe

Fail 6 Jul 2020 127,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake pipes corroded

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff/prop oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer inner mounting broken

all flexible brake hoses ferrules corroded

fuel pipe in front of fuel tank corroded

outer sill panels covered

slight corrosion to n/s front brake pipe

Pass 2 Aug 2019 126,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe joining hose corroded

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

metal fuel pipes by fuel tank corroded

outer sill panels obscured by covers

rear exhaust silencer rear inner mounting broken away from silencer

Fail 30 Jul 2019 126,108 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe joining hose corroded

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

metal fuel pipes by fuel tank corroded

outer sill panels obscured by covers

rear exhaust silencer rear inner mounting broken away from silencer

Pass 31 Jul 2018 124,710 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipes under vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

all rear brake hoses ferrules corroded

both front brake hoses ferrules corroded

outer sill panels obscured by plastic covers

Fail 27 Jul 2018 124,710 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipes under vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

all rear brake hoses ferrules corroded

both front brake hoses ferrules corroded

outer sill panels obscured by plastic covers

Pass 27 Jun 2017 123,326 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front brake slightly binding

rear axle pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 23 Jun 2016 122,693 miles

Both rear brake pipes(from joiner to hose) surface corroded

Exhaust front section blowing

Fuel pipes surface corroded

N/S/F Wheel bent on inner part of rim

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear axle pinion seal leaking oil

Rear brake pads getting low

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 120,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear diff pinion seal leaking oil

Fail 9 Jun 2015 120,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

rear diff pinion seal leaking oil

Pass 30 Jun 2014 118,188 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 116,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 116,366 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 114,507 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 105,905 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 98,345 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 94,083 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 94,083 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 91,802 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 91,794 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 10 Feb 2007 88,737 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 88,737 miles

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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P734 XGT is a 1997 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 P734 XGT, 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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P734 XGT is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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