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G2 EKY

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

261,271 mi
Last recorded261,271 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 EKY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 261,271 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 249,877 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 263,922 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 222,136 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 205,069 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 188,884 miles

air bag light on

Fail 9 Nov 2011 188,725 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

air bag light on

Pass 8 Nov 2010 171,908 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 155,654 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 150,808 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 146,930 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 Oct 2007 146,930 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Oct 2006 142,258 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 133,469 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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G2 EKY is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G2 EKY, 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 G2 EKY registered?

G2 EKY is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is G2 EKY safe to buy?

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