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P170 PYY

1996 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,584 mi
Last recorded175,584 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 PYY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 175,584 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 173,205 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 168,499 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil cooler loose

Pass 8 Jul 2010 153,571 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 143,106 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 128,587 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 113,745 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 113,742 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r shock has lock washer missing but no moving at time of test

Fail 7 Jun 2007 112,893 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 104,873 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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P170 PYY is a 1996 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P170 PYY, 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 P170 PYY registered?

P170 PYY is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P170 PYY safe to buy?

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