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M3 AHH

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,988 mi
Last recorded79,988 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 AHH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 79,988 miles

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 78,208 miles

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

o/s front slight play in the stearing rack

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 76,430 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 75,202 miles

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

o/s front slight in the stearing rack

Pass 31 Aug 2012 74,081 miles

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

o/s front stearing rack slight play

Pass 22 Sep 2011 72,902 miles

o/s front slight play in the stearing rack

Pass 2 Sep 2010 72,068 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 70,695 miles

o/s front floor start slight corrosion

o/s front stearing rack slight play

Pass 22 Sep 2008 69,243 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 69,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 67,259 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 63,721 miles

stearing rack slight play

Pass 29 Sep 2005 60,332 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 60,332 miles

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

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

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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M3 AHH is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M3 AHH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M3 AHH registered?

M3 AHH is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is M3 AHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 AHH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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