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M3 KLN

1996 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,876 mi
Last recorded83,876 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 KLN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 83,876 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 83,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 83,669 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 83,669 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 83,533 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 83,533 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 83,370 miles

Slight corrosion around all 4 jacking points

Pass 30 Nov 2015 82,247 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 81,849 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 29 Nov 2013 79,132 miles

Both front suspension legs rusty

Fail 1 Dec 2012 76,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 76,491 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 74,950 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 74,028 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 71,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 71,789 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 66,468 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 65,877 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake lever travel close to limit

Pass 17 Nov 2006 63,174 miles

Bonnet support struts weak.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Nov 2005 57,364 miles

advise o/s & n/s front wishbones rear bushes starting to split

advise o/s & n/s top suspension rubber mounting blocks starting to perrish & split

very strong advise o/s rear lower outer suspension bush slight play change as soon as possible

Fail 12 Nov 2005 57,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

advise n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge i:e bald

advise o/s & n/s front wishbones rear bushes starting to split

advise o/s & n/s top suspension mounting rubbers starting to split

very "STRONG" advise o/s rear suspension lower outer bush slight play change as soon as possible

very very "STRONG" advise o/s rear tyre only just meets legal requierments of 1.6 mm & nail in tread change as soon as possible

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 KLN is a 1996 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KLN, 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 M3 KLN registered?

M3 KLN is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 14 November 1996.

Is M3 KLN safe to buy?

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