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P987 GOF

1997 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

108,380 mi
Last recorded108,380 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP987 GOF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 108,380 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 105,941 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 105,937 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear Lower Front differential mounting perishing

Pass 4 Sep 2023 105,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush torn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush torn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Front differential mounting perishing.

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential front seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 105,182 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack ends weeping. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 2mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 104,296 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

n/s side repeater dim

Pass 12 Aug 2020 102,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish not serious at this time (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to depth markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to depth markers (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen chipped just outside zone A

Fail 12 Aug 2020 102,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish not serious at this time (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to depth markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to depth markers (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen chipped just outside zone A

Pass 5 Aug 2019 102,126 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 102,067 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 101,992 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 100,696 miles

Front tyres cracking on sidewall slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 97,964 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 96,247 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 94,134 miles

advise slight lip front discs

strong advise engine oil leak

strong advise rear tyres 2-3mm on the centre 3/4

strong advise slight play in n/s/r bottom rose bush

strong advise slight play in o/s/f steering rack end

Fail 28 Jan 2011 88,766 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 88,766 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 84,360 miles

advise n/s/r tyre on tread wear markers

advise o/s/f tyre worn on the edges and close to tread wear markers

advise o/s/r tyre on tread wear markers

advise power steering pipes damp

advise rear shocks damp

advise slight play in n/s/r rose bushes

strong advise n/s/f tyre bald on the outer edge and close to tread wear markers

strong advise rear spoiler loose

Fail 19 Jan 2010 84,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise n/s/r tyre on tread wear markers

advise o/s/f tyre worn on the edges and close to tread wear markers

advise o/s/r tyre on tread wear markers

advise power steering pipes damp

advise rear shocks damp

advise slight play in n/s/r rose bushes

strong advise n/s/f tyre bald on the outer edge and close to tread wear markers

strong advise rear spoiler loose

Pass 13 Feb 2009 78,795 miles

advise both front tyres worn on the edges

advise front screen chipped zone b

advise pas resevoir damp

advise rear diff slight leak

Fail 12 Feb 2009 78,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise both front tyres worn on the edges

advise front screen chipped zone b

advise pas resevoir damp

advise rear diff slight leak

Pass 14 Feb 2008 73,242 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 73,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 67,149 miles

both lower arm rear bushes age cracking

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs lipped

front indicators slightly discoloured

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

headlights aims on lower limits

rear diff oil leaks

stonechips in windscreen

unable to check hydraulic systems fully due to wet weather

unable to check o/s/r seatbelt due to child seat fitted

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 20 Dec 2005 61,628 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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P987 GOF 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 P987 GOF, 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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P987 GOF is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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