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HSK 782

1996 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,847 mi
Last recorded143,847 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSK 782
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 143,847 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to back ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play o/s/f inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres cracked and perished

slight corrosion to all four jacking point areas

slight corrosion to front and rear brake and suspension components

Pass 5 Dec 2017 143,481 miles

Oil leak ()

all brake pipes have corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front jacking point/sill has corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front jacking point/sill has corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear jacking point/sill has corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2016 142,471 miles

Front brake lines have slight corrosion

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

Rear brake lines have slight corrosion

both front tyres wearing outer edge and slight perishing

Fail 16 Dec 2016 142,471 miles

Front brake lines have slight corrosion

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake lines have slight corrosion

both front tyres wearing outer edge and slight perishing

Pass 9 Dec 2015 140,421 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel end play in rack (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 140,418 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel end play in rack (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 137,971 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steel brake pipes greased

Fail 17 Dec 2014 137,971 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

steel brake pipes greased

Pass 2 Dec 2013 136,121 miles

both rear brake pipes rusty

near side front fog light lense broken

slight end play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 7 Nov 2012 133,323 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 133,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 129,691 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 125,908 miles

FRONT BRAKE JUDDER

Pass 21 Sep 2009 122,788 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 11,902 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 113,928 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 107,731 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 107,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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HSK 782 is a 1996 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 HSK 782, 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 HSK 782 registered?

HSK 782 is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 18 March 1996.

Is HSK 782 safe to buy?

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