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9402 HJ

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

54,918 mi
Last recorded54,918 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9402 HJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 54,918 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 54,906 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 54,801 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 54,771 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 54,740 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 54,432 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 54,430 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 54,339 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 54,164 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 36,876 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 53,346 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 53,318 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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9402 HJ is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 9402 HJ, 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.

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What year was 9402 HJ registered?

9402 HJ is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 10 December 1996.

Is 9402 HJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9402 HJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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