MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,187 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Airbag warning light on
Fuel pipes near fuel tank corroding
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside rear exhaust mount bracket loose
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear upper shock mount lower support plate corroded and broken
Power steering pipe from reservoir to steering rack corroded and damp
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Airbag warning light on
Fuel pipes near fuel tank corroding
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside rear exhaust mount bracket loose
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear upper shock mount lower support plate corroded and broken
Power steering pipe from reservoir to steering rack corroded and damp
front number plate insecure
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside rear exhaust mounting bolt loose
Offside rear shock absorber top plate corroded and broken
Power steering pipes corroding
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside rear exhaust mounting bolt loose
Offside rear shock absorber top plate corroded and broken
Power steering pipes corroding
Airbag warning light on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Corrosion to nearside rear floor in front of fuel tank
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Slight corrosion to nearside rear inner sill
Slight corrosion to offside rear inner sill
Slight play in both rear shock absorber top mounts
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Airbag warning light on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Corrosion to nearside rear floor in front of fuel tank
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Slight corrosion to nearside rear inner sill
Slight corrosion to offside rear inner sill
Slight play in both rear shock absorber top mounts
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
rear outer brake pipes greased
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
rear outer brake pipes greased
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
airbag light on
low engine oil level light on
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P661 DAW 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 53.8%.
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 P661 DAW, 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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P661 DAW is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 16 December 1996.
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