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P202 CVJ

1996 BMW M3

White Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,265 mi
Last recorded76,265 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 CVJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 76,265 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 76,265 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 73,175 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 71,148 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 70,638 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 68,582 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 66,829 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 64,076 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2007 53,406 miles

both rear & o/s/f tyres worn close to legal limit.

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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P202 CVJ is a 1996 BMW M3 in White with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P202 CVJ, 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

How do I check the history of P202 CVJ?

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What year was P202 CVJ registered?

P202 CVJ is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P202 CVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P202 CVJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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