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P89 FPK

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,091 mi
Last recorded119,091 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP89 FPK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 119,091 miles

small crack nearside front tyre in tread

Pass 30 Nov 2010 118,285 miles

1.front to rear,both rear and o/s/f brake pipes corroding.2.both front brake hoses cracked.3.n/s/f anti roll bar link slightly worn

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

rear brakes 38% imbalanced

Fail 24 Nov 2010 118,241 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

1.front to rear,both rear and o/s/f brake pipes corroding.2.both front brake hoses cracked.3.n/s/f anti roll bar link slightly worn

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

rear brakes 38% imbalanced

Pass 18 Nov 2009 112,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 105,567 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 196,536 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 196,536 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 May 2007 99,366 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 99,366 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2006 93,693 miles

Slight play noted in OSF track rod.

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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P89 FPK is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P89 FPK, 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 P89 FPK registered?

P89 FPK is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P89 FPK safe to buy?

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