MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,548 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear brake has a slight bind on rollers
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front and rear pad wear sensors dis connected
oil leaks
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear brake has a slight bind on rollers
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front and rear pad wear sensors dis connected
oil leaks
Offside Front jacking point has a hole caused by corrosion but not in a prescribed area
Oil leak ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front jacking point has a hole caused by corrosion but not in a prescribed area
Oil leak ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)
all 4 tyres are tearing on the outer edges
centre exhaust heat shieldhas become detatched and is rattling on the exhaust
nearside rear tyre worn to 2.84mm
offside front seat belt slow to re-tract
offside rear tyre worn to 3.13mm
rear shock tubes corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
all 4 tyres are tearing on the outer edges
centre exhaust heat shieldhas become detatched and is rattling on the exhaust
nearside rear tyre worn to 2.84mm
offside front seat belt slow to re-tract
offside rear tyre worn to 3.13mm
rear shock tubes corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front tyres feathering
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear brake discs slighty corroded
slight play in offside of steering rack
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil leak
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P947 RYW is a 1997 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 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 P947 RYW, 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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P947 RYW is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 29 May 1997.
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