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M321 MSY

1996 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

135,742 mi
Last recorded135,742 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM321 MSY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 135,742 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 128,466 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

front floor pans surface corroded

Pass 5 May 2017 126,723 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 125,076 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs rusty (3.5.1i)

engine oil leaks?

Fail 27 Apr 2016 125,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 121,728 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 120,840 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 119,291 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 119,252 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 117,941 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 109,847 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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M321 MSY is a 1996 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M321 MSY, 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 M321 MSY registered?

M321 MSY is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is M321 MSY safe to buy?

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