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P507 KWK

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

176,757 mi
Last recorded176,757 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP507 KWK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 176,757 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 176,081 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 168,078 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 162,211 miles

Nearside Front suspect brake fluid leak from pipe to caliper

Pass 28 Mar 2016 156,114 miles

covers fitted limiting inspection

Fail 18 Mar 2016 155,196 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

covers fitted limiting inspection

ns/f headlight has condensation in but beam image ok

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 146,628 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 146,628 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 138,297 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 136,798 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 133,528 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 131,313 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 131,290 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 121,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 115,260 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Mar 2009 115,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 108,978 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 108,978 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 105,073 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 105,073 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 96,576 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 96,329 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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P507 KWK is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P507 KWK, 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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P507 KWK is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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