MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,807 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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
all jacking points corroding and under silled
both front tyres worn inner edge
both rear outer wheel arch's corroding
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
both rear arches rusting, o/s rack boot damp. rear tyres worn inner edge, engine and g box damp with oil,
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
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
both rear tyres worn low on limit
rear metal brake pipes corroding
rear outer wheel arch's corroding
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
Oil leak
front tyres worn inner edge
oil leak rear diff
pas pipes damp
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
front tyres wearing inner edge , n/s/r tyre on limit
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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?
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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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P880 OTP is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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