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P85 PKM

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,263 mi
Last recorded122,263 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP85 PKM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 122,263 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 122,210 miles

Front and Rear brake discs corroded.

Nearside and Offside rear brake pipes to flexible brake hoses corroded.

Nearside front seat belt webbing slightly frayed.

Offside front seat belt webbing frayed.

Offside front tyre scrubbed on inside.

Offside track rod end worn.

Rear brake pads worn low.

Fail 15 Jul 2014 122,210 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front and Rear brake discs corroded.

High level brake lamp inoperative.

Nearside and Offside rear brake pipes to flexible brake hoses corroded.

Nearside front seat belt webbing slightly frayed.

Offside front seat belt webbing frayed.

Offside front tyre scrubbed on inside.

Offside track rod end worn.

Rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 115,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front exhaust mount clamp slightly loose

Handbrake operation high

Nearside an Offside rear brake pipes to flexible hoses corroded

Nearside and Offside wiper blades torn on ends

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge [raised edge construction]

Offside front flexible brake hose cracking

Offside front seat belt badly frayed

Fail 15 Jun 2012 115,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil leaks

Front exhaust mount clamp slightly loose

Handbrake operation high

Nearside an Offside rear brake pipes to flexible hoses corroded

Nearside and Offside wiper blades torn on ends

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge [raised edge construction]

Offside front flexible brake hose cracking

Offside front seat belt badly frayed

Pass 17 Jun 2011 109,640 miles

n/s/f a.r.b linkrod lower joint dust cover split

n/s/f fog light lens cracked

o/s/f seat belt fraying

Fail 16 Jun 2011 109,640 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid level just above minimum

front brake discs worn/lipped

front brake pads worn low

n/s/f a.r.b linkrod lower joint dust cover split

n/s/f fog light lens cracked

o/s/f seat belt fraying

Pass 25 May 2010 103,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/f a.r.b linkrod lower joint dust cover split

o/s/f tyre worn v/low on inner tread area

oil leaks

power steering resivoir/hoses damp/oily

slight play in o/s/r lower suspension arm outer pin/bush

Pass 19 Jun 2009 98,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 92,211 miles

both front indicators showing slight white light

both rear tyres worn low

Fail 18 Jun 2007 85,123 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 85,123 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 82,791 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre is cracking in the tread

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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P85 PKM is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P85 PKM, 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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P85 PKM is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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