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K19 MDM

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

199,987 mi
Last recorded199,987 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK19 MDM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 199,987 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 199,941 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 199,926 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 197,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 197,409 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2014 197,043 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak from radiator

right rear brake warning wire broken

Pass 19 Jan 2011 193,843 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 5 Jan 2011 193,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 17 Dec 2009 187,442 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 187,364 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2009 187,255 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2008 181,056 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake pipes some corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2008 180,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

frt discs lipped and corroded

n/s head light chipped

o/s/f anti roll bar link boot splitt

p/s pipes damp

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 24 Oct 2007 173,108 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

both front drop links rubber boots split

both rear tyres on 3mm

fuel lines corroding

n/s r seat belt not checked due to baby seat

slight play at steering rack

undertray insecure

various brake pipes corroded and greased

Pass 19 Oct 2006 169,160 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 169,160 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2005 167,065 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 167,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

N/S/F Tyre Cut On Outer Wall And Nail In Tread

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leaks At Gearbox And Rear Diff

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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K19 MDM is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K19 MDM, 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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K19 MDM is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 17 April 1996.

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