MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,091 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
small crack nearside front tyre in tread
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
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
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)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Slight play noted in OSF track rod.
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of P89 FPK?
You can check the full history of P89 FPK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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?
The MOT history for P89 FPK shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P89 FPK have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P89 FPK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.