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M111 DYL

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

89,742 mi
Last recorded89,742 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 DYL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 89,742 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 89,717 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 89,497 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 87,547 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 84,022 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 83,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 72,889 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 67,052 miles

Oil leak

Slight Play in OS Steering Rack

Fail 13 Jan 2012 65,440 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 65,440 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 63,886 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 61,918 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 59,836 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 57,805 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 56,573 miles

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

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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M111 DYL is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 M111 DYL, 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 M111 DYL registered?

M111 DYL is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 11 December 1996.

Is M111 DYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M111 DYL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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