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P852 NLE

1997 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,577 mi
Last recorded82,577 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP852 NLE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2024 82,577 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 82,510 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 82,049 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 81,990 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 81,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 80,853 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front fog light cracked

offside front bump stop in poor condition

power steering pipe damp

Pass 22 Feb 2017 79,903 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 72,923 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 71,104 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 70,040 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 68,309 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 67,733 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 67,215 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 67,009 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 66,859 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 66,299 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 66,034 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 65,570 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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P852 NLE 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 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 P852 NLE, 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 P852 NLE registered?

P852 NLE is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P852 NLE safe to buy?

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