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P425 TKX

1996 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,663 mi
Last recorded83,663 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP425 TKX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2011 83,663 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 69,327 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 60,024 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 68,024 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 52,443 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 49,383 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 46,185 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

air bag warning lamp staying on

front number plate slight damage

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2006 46,185 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

front number plate slight damage

oil leak

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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P425 TKX is a 1996 BMW M3 in Red 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 P425 TKX, 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 P425 TKX?

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What year was P425 TKX registered?

P425 TKX is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 26 November 1996.

Is P425 TKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P425 TKX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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