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B2 OHB

1996 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,504 mi
Last recorded109,504 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 OHB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2022 109,504 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides pick-up to the the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate missing both plates not fitted (0.1 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Fail 31 May 2019 106,912 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH SIDES KICK UP TO THE RIGHT (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 31 May 2019 106,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

windscreen dirty but not seriously affecting drivers view but does slightly affect wipers

Pass 31 Mar 2018 102,102 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 97,273 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 97,236 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 96,311 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 92,145 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 88,417 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2011 88,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2010 85,896 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 80,020 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 76,110 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 66,381 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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B2 OHB is a 1996 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B2 OHB, 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 B2 OHB registered?

B2 OHB is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is B2 OHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 OHB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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