MOT Status
ValidMileage
108,380 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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))
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))
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
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
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
Front tyres cracking on sidewall slightly
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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
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)
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)
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
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
advise both front tyres worn on the edges
advise front screen chipped zone b
advise pas resevoir damp
advise rear diff slight leak
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
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)
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
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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