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P753 JNN

1997 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,331 mi
Last recorded130,331 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP753 JNN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Aug 2011 130,331 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 129,166 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 118,762 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 103,131 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 87,274 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 76,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 70,458 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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P753 JNN is a 1997 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P753 JNN, 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 P753 JNN registered?

P753 JNN is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P753 JNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P753 JNN shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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