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P880 OTP

1997 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

206,807 mi
Last recorded206,807 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP880 OTP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2025 206,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 202,494 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2023 198,094 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 192,670 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 192,670 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 187,887 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 183,265 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST RUBBERS CRACKING

FRONT DISCS WORN

O/S HEAD LAMP WEAK PATTERN

O/S/R FOOT AND HAND BRAKE LOWER EFFORT

REAR JACKING POINTS RUSTED

Pass 6 Sep 2019 178,324 miles

all jacking points corroding and under silled

both front tyres worn inner edge

both rear outer wheel arch's corroding

Fail 31 Aug 2019 178,149 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre worn, worn inner edge close to limit nail in tread

all jacking points corroding and under silled

both front tyres worn inner edge

both rear outer wheel arch's corroding

Pass 1 Sep 2018 174,232 miles

both rear arches rusting, o/s rack boot damp. rear tyres worn inner edge, engine and g box damp with oil,

Pass 7 Sep 2017 167,330 miles

Offside Front steering arm slight play

a/c pipes perished

all sills corroding at jacking point area

both rear outer wheel archs corroding

steering pump and pipes damp

Fail 2 Sep 2017 167,237 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front steering arm slight play

a/c pipes perished

all sills corroding at jacking point area

both rear outer wheel archs corroding

steering pump and pipes damp

Pass 3 Sep 2016 160,835 miles

both rear tyres worn low on limit

rear metal brake pipes corroding

rear outer wheel arch's corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2015 153,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link bottom boot (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link bottom boot (2.4.G.2)

offside rear outer wheel arch corroding

power steering pipes damp with fluid

Pass 23 Aug 2014 148,458 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 141,881 miles

Oil leak

front tyres worn inner edge

oil leak rear diff

Pass 6 Sep 2012 135,925 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 129,672 miles

pas pipes damp

Pass 10 Sep 2010 125,413 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

play in rack

Pass 12 Sep 2009 121,177 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 120,779 miles

front tyres wearing inner edge , n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 30 Nov 2006 11,506 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 11,506 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 106,151 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 106,150 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P880 OTP is a 1997 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P880 OTP, 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 P880 OTP registered?

P880 OTP is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P880 OTP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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