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P51 HDA

1996 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,708 mi
Last recorded146,708 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP51 HDA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 146,708 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 131,095 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 118,127 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

all car undersealed from underneath including brakepipes

Fail 19 May 2008 118,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 May 2008 118,122 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 107,634 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 104,544 miles

FRONT AND REAR PADS ON LIMIT

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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P51 HDA is a 1996 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P51 HDA, 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 P51 HDA registered?

P51 HDA is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 22 October 1996.

Is P51 HDA safe to buy?

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