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P857 LHK

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,715 mi
Last recorded87,715 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP857 LHK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 87,715 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 87,496 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 87,356 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 87,030 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 86,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 86,355 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 86,205 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 85,633 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 84,663 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 84,663 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

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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P857 LHK is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P857 LHK, 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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What year was P857 LHK registered?

P857 LHK is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P857 LHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P857 LHK shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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