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P71 GME

1996 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

114,577 mi
Last recorded114,577 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 GME
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 114,577 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front metal pipes to front flexis surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

advise plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 29 Nov 2021 114,487 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2020 113,338 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2019 113,062 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides and off side is bordering on excessive play ()

Fail 3 Oct 2019 113,060 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides and off side is bordering on excessive play ()

Pass 4 Jul 2018 112,329 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 109,872 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 109,214 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 101,654 miles

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 18 Apr 2014 93,365 miles

front tyres perishing on sidewall - no cords exposed

Pass 12 Nov 2012 88,511 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 84,958 miles

slight play in steering rack

slight play o/s/r hub bushes

Pass 8 Dec 2010 82,172 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 76,701 miles

slight play o/s/r upper hub bush

Pass 3 Oct 2008 60,774 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 60,751 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 56,114 miles

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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P71 GME is a 1996 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 P71 GME, 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 P71 GME registered?

P71 GME is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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