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H20 WES

1996 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,128 mi
Last recorded124,128 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 WES
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2015 124,128 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Slight play in both rear upper suspension arms.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 123,321 miles

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded.

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 120,182 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 117,114 miles

Rear tyres wearing low.

Pass 27 Feb 2010 112,470 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 106,227 miles

All 4 tyres worn low

Pass 17 Nov 2007 98,867 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 92,334 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside rear tyre on limit

Offside rear tyre close to limit

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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H20 WES is a 1996 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H20 WES, 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

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What year was H20 WES registered?

H20 WES is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is H20 WES safe to buy?

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