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P369 UGW

1996 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,103 mi
Last recorded77,103 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP369 UGW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 77,103 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 75,474 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN RIGHT TO THE LEGAL MIN

SCREEN DAMAGE IS IN TEST LIMITS

THE EXHAUST HAS BEEN REPAIRED IN PLACES

THERE IS A SLIGHT OIL LEAK UNDER THE ENGINE

Fail 13 Dec 2010 75,472 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN RIGHT TO THE LEGAL MIN

SCREEN DAMAGE IS IN TEST LIMITS

THE EXHAUST HAS BEEN REPAIRED IN PLACES

THERE IS A SLIGHT OIL LEAK UNDER THE ENGINE

Pass 13 Apr 2010 73,757 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 68,714 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 60,460 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 55,633 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 51,400 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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P369 UGW is a 1996 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P369 UGW, 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 P369 UGW registered?

P369 UGW is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P369 UGW safe to buy?

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