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P867 KKP

1997 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

155,668 mi
Last recorded155,668 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP867 KKP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 155,668 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 155,294 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 155,294 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 154,471 miles

Offside Front Lower Floor corroded not in subscribed area

Pass 13 Oct 2020 151,460 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 151,460 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 145,082 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 144,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lense damaged/cracked

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2017 141,360 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 140,126 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 132,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 130,738 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 128,501 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

air bag light on

condensation in both headlights

Pass 26 Nov 2011 126,259 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 122,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 116,198 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 112,308 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 107,928 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 105,235 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 98,151 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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P867 KKP is a 1997 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P867 KKP, 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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P867 KKP is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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