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P402 TWL

1996 BMW M3

White Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

128,285 mi
Last recorded128,285 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP402 TWL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 128,285 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 128,011 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 23 Apr 2021 128,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Aug 2009 124,809 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 124,809 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 115,240 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge (outside central three quarters)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 115,227 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge (outside central three quarters)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 107,968 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 107,944 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 98,168 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 98,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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P402 TWL is a 1996 BMW M3 in White with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P402 TWL, 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 P402 TWL registered?

P402 TWL is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P402 TWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P402 TWL shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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