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P446 AOD

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,901 mi
Last recorded60,901 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP446 AOD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2008 60,901 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 60,901 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 58,573 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 56,567 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P446 AOD is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P446 AOD, 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

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What year was P446 AOD registered?

P446 AOD is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 22 October 1996.

Is P446 AOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P446 AOD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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