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P609 BTF

1996 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,784 mi
Last recorded51,784 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP609 BTF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 51,784 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 51,783 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 51,761 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 51,573 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 51,221 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 51,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2016 51,182 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 50,812 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 50,811 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 50,695 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 50,290 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 49,657 miles

Oil leak

offside rear wheel slight brake bind

Pass 3 Apr 2008 49,141 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 49,141 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 47,505 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 47,505 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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P609 BTF is a 1996 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P609 BTF, 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 P609 BTF registered?

P609 BTF is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P609 BTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P609 BTF shows 16 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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