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M111 KWA

1996 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,676 mi
Last recorded122,676 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 KWA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2012 122,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 115,650 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 110,129 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 96,707 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

nearside front anti rollbar link arm lower joint cover split

Pass 31 Jul 2007 88,338 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 78,832 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 78,832 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 70,027 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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M111 KWA 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 87.5%.

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 KWA, 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 KWA registered?

M111 KWA is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is M111 KWA safe to buy?

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