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P224 AWY

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,770 mi
Last recorded87,770 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP224 AWY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 87,770 miles

car rusty on underside

Fail 26 Jun 2017 87,768 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 86,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 82,771 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 82,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 May 2011 77,588 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 72,436 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 66,135 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 62,143 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 58,232 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 55,057 miles

both rear just legal

corrosion on rear brake pipes

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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P224 AWY is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 P224 AWY, 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 P224 AWY registered?

P224 AWY is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P224 AWY safe to buy?

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