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P680 MUR

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

169,187 mi
Last recorded169,187 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP680 MUR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 169,187 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 165,120 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 160,926 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 155,270 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 150,151 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 140,514 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 140,514 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 126,330 miles

all brakes rusty

vehicle has had some recent repairs conducted undernieth

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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P680 MUR is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P680 MUR, 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 P680 MUR registered?

P680 MUR is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P680 MUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P680 MUR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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