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818 GOT

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,766 mi
Last recorded79,766 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration818 GOT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 79,766 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 8 Aug 2023 79,760 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 79,760 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 79,576 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 5 Aug 2021 76,563 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 75,118 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 73,335 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 73,330 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 72,628 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 72,628 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 72,444 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 72,368 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2012 72,111 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 70,763 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 67,595 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 64,183 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 54,534 miles

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

front tyres have been rubbing inner archs at some time

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Dec 2005 45,757 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 45,757 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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818 GOT is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1996 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 100,666 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 818 GOT, 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 30 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 818 GOT?

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What year was 818 GOT registered?

818 GOT is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 10 October 1996.

Is 818 GOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 818 GOT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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