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M3 KTU

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

103,022 mi
Last recorded103,022 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 103,022 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 103,022 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 102,319 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 102,318 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 102,011 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust is noisy

Fail 2 Feb 2016 102,011 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust is noisy

Pass 21 Sep 2013 99,965 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 92,131 miles

Horn worked once at time of test.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 92,131 miles

Horn worked once at time of test.

Fail 9 Sep 2011 84,720 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 84,720 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 71,003 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 68,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn on legal limit

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2008 68,338 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn on legal limit

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2007 61,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 61,742 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 53,961 miles

both front indicators starting to show white

slight diff oil leak

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 KTU is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KTU, 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 KTU registered?

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

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