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P14 KYM

1996 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,056 mi
Last recorded149,056 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP14 KYM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 149,056 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level lamps x2 not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2022 149,055 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning spoiler (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 148,450 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 146,318 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 146,318 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 145,778 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 143,201 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 140,230 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear brake discs rusty

stone chips on windscreen

Fail 31 Dec 2015 140,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear brake discs rusty

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 17 Jun 2013 132,862 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 124,146 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 116,424 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 May 2011 116,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 May 2010 104,212 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 97,030 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 97,008 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 94,080 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 89,281 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 84,018 miles

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

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

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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P14 KYM is a 1996 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P14 KYM, 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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P14 KYM is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 11 September 1996.

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