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P42 HMO

1996 BMW M3

Bronze Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,274 mi
Last recorded116,274 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP42 HMO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 116,274 miles

parking brake has limited traval and only just met effort

Pass 4 Jun 2018 116,111 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both inner sills/ jacking points corroded

Fail 21 May 2018 116,111 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both inner sills/ jacking points corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2016 115,915 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 115,913 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 115,578 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 114,829 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 111,146 miles

N/S washer jet inop

condensation in o/s headlamp

rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2013 111,146 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

N/S washer jet inop

condensation in o/s headlamp

rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2012 106,655 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 106,655 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both side front shock absorber casings corroded

corrosion to body around both side front anti-roll bar bush mounting brackets

front brake discs very badly worn and corroded

o/s/f track rod inner joint worn

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 15 Mar 2011 102,276 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn and corroded

slight play in o/s/r lower ball joint

Fail 14 Mar 2011 102,276 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn and corroded

slight play in o/s/r lower ball joint

Fail 22 Mar 2010 97,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both sides rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak on engine

slight play in o/s/r lower suspension joint

Pass 22 Mar 2010 97,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both sides rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak on engine

slight play in o/s/r lower suspension joint

Pass 18 Mar 2009 93,718 miles

unable to see rear springs fully / oil leaks / wear in rear shock mounts / exhaust heat shields loose /

Fail 17 Mar 2009 93,715 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

unable to see rear springs fully / oil leaks / wear in rear shock mounts / exhaust heat shields loose /

Pass 19 Mar 2008 88,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 82,529 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 76,497 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 76,393 miles

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

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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P42 HMO is a 1996 BMW M3 in Bronze with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P42 HMO, 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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P42 HMO is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 11 November 1996.

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