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K8 PHW

1997 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,478 mi
Last recorded74,478 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 PHW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 74,478 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2012 74,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2011 73,738 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 73,140 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 72,519 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 72,496 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 71,340 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 67,749 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 67,644 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 60,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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K8 PHW is a 1997 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K8 PHW, 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

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What year was K8 PHW registered?

K8 PHW is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is K8 PHW safe to buy?

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