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P901 SHU

1997 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,135 mi
Last recorded70,135 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP901 SHU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 70,135 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 67,254 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 62,736 miles

Corrosion in exhaust system

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

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

Play in steering rack

Fail 21 Jan 2013 62,736 miles

Corrosion in exhaust system

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack

Pass 17 Jan 2012 58,207 miles

Oil leak

both front washers weak

slight play on both front wheels

Pass 15 Jan 2011 56,146 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 53,732 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 52,767 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 52,686 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 49,333 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 45,957 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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P901 SHU is a 1997 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P901 SHU, 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 P901 SHU registered?

P901 SHU is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P901 SHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P901 SHU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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