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P793 STW

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,230 mi
Last recorded94,230 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP793 STW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 94,230 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 94,187 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power Steering Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2018 92,825 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2017 91,529 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 90,272 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 88,910 miles

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

offside rear tyre outer wall has slight damage but not showing cords

Fail 29 Dec 2014 88,910 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre outer wall has slight damage but not showing cords

Pass 26 Mar 2013 87,951 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 87,026 miles

CENTRE FUEL PIPE CORRODED

CENTRE STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

FRONT AND REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR RUBBERS DETERIATED

FRONT POWER STEERING PIPE CORRODED

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT FOG LAMP MISSING

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

REAR TYRES POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFFERENTAIL

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM REAR OF GEAR BOX

Pass 19 May 2010 84,684 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 77,961 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2008 73,111 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 73,111 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 66,338 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 64,258 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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P793 STW is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 P793 STW, 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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P793 STW is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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