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P661 HRM

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

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Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP661 HRM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026
Pass 14 Feb 2025 119,432 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 118,505 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 116,521 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 111,891 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 109,818 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 99,320 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 98,856 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 95,900 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 93,724 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 90,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 87,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 87,839 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 80,442 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 78,156 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 72,916 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 64,869 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 58,539 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 58,487 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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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P661 HRM is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P661 HRM, 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 P661 HRM registered?

P661 HRM is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 16 September 1996.

Is P661 HRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P661 HRM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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