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P699 GPH

1996 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,565 mi
Last recorded110,565 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP699 GPH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2009 110,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 110,565 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 104,095 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 104,095 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 95,981 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

both front tyres are getting ready for replacing,n/s is on wear bands,o/s is worn on edges and has small split in tread area

front brake discs are lipped and starting to pit

none of high level brake lights are working

oil leak from rear diff area

small chip in zone 'A' of front screen

Pass 17 Apr 2007 95,981 miles

both front tyres are getting ready for replacing,n/s is on wear bands,o/s is worn on edges and has small split in tread area

front brake discs are lipped and starting to pit

none of high level brake lights are working

oil leak from rear diff area

small chip in zone 'A' of front screen

Pass 17 May 2006 94,508 miles

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

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

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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P699 GPH is a 1996 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P699 GPH, 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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P699 GPH is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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