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P638 GHF

1996 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,551 mi
Last recorded118,551 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP638 GHF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 118,551 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 91,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 91,096 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 76,255 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 57,156 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P638 GHF is a 1996 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P638 GHF, 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 P638 GHF registered?

P638 GHF is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 14 August 1996.

Is P638 GHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P638 GHF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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