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P44 MMA

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,548 mi
Last recorded114,548 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP44 MMA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 114,548 miles

offside front anti roll link

Fail 10 Jun 2013 114,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside front anti roll link

Pass 4 May 2012 108,510 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

bolts missing from gearbox cradle

leak from steering system

play in steering rack

steering pipe corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2012 108,510 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

bolts missing from gearbox cradle

leak from steering system

play in steering rack

steering pipe corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2011 101,528 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 101,528 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 93,054 miles

Headlamp adjuster not on zero

Fail 27 Feb 2010 93,054 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp adjuster not on zero

Pass 21 Apr 2009 91,119 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 90,652 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 90,650 miles

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 89,782 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 86,847 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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P44 MMA is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P44 MMA, 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 P44 MMA registered?

P44 MMA is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 23 October 1996.

Is P44 MMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P44 MMA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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