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P68 TKX

1996 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,668 mi
Last recorded128,668 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP68 TKX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 128,668 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 128,668 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 128,628 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 128,473 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 126,466 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 126,466 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Fuel pipe leaking Front to rear half way down at rubber sleeve / hose. (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 124,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front offside bottom of wing weakened by corrossion

Pass 24 Nov 2014 124,707 miles

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

front offside bottom of wing weakened by corrossion

Pass 9 Dec 2013 122,234 miles

advise. offside floor panel to wing moulding showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 9 Dec 2013 122,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise. offside floor panel to wing moulding showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 5 Dec 2012 118,748 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 118,748 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 114,514 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 110,678 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 110,677 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 105,181 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in offside steering track rod

Fail 16 Dec 2009 105,181 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in offside steering track rod

Pass 12 Dec 2008 100,366 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in offside steering track rod

Pass 20 Dec 2007 92,624 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate slightly damaged

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 14 Dec 2006 85,675 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 85,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 79,992 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS FAIRLY LOW

HEAT SHIELD ABOVE EXHAUST BACK BOX INSECURE

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O\S\R BRAKE PIPES SIGNS OF CORROSION

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P68 TKX is a 1996 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P68 TKX, 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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P68 TKX is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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