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P313 RWX

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,911 mi
Last recorded57,911 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP313 RWX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 57,911 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 57,911 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 57,738 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 56,132 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 53,109 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 53,103 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 50,432 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 47,368 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 43,473 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 43,457 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,038 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 40,295 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 37,944 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 36,212 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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P313 RWX is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P313 RWX, 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 P313 RWX registered?

P313 RWX is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 6 December 1996.

Is P313 RWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P313 RWX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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