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P74 CRB

1996 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,293 mi
Last recorded103,293 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP74 CRB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 103,293 miles

Metal fuel pipes below car corroded

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Area behind bottom of wing corroded, unable to access properly to inspect, despite corrosion on wing itself. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill, centre section corroded in prescribed area for seat belt lower mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2mm, strongly recommend replacement. 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill, centre section corroded, corroded with prescribed area for lower seat belt mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread below 3mm, recommend replacement. 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 103,292 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No output from jets (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Metal fuel pipes below car corroded

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Area behind bottom of wing corroded, unable to access properly to inspect, despite corrosion on wing itself. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill, centre section corroded in prescribed area for seat belt lower mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2mm, strongly recommend replacement. 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill, centre section corroded, corroded with prescribed area for lower seat belt mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread below 3mm, recommend replacement. 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 103,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Still orange, bur faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 103,288 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Below lower limit (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Still orange, bur faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 102,244 miles

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

Rear Diff Leak

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 102,233 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking Point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking Point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Diff Leak.

Pass 11 Dec 2020 99,539 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

near side front play in rod end

Pass 4 Jun 2019 96,517 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Diff Leak

Pass 17 May 2018 94,848 miles

both rear under sills corroded

Pass 18 May 2017 91,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre brake pipe corroded

rear diff leak

Pass 23 May 2016 87,408 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 87,408 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 85,662 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

please note: the front and rear brake discs are in poor condition

Pass 27 Aug 2010 83,188 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 74,856 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 71,502 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 57,010 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 54,989 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 54,989 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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P74 CRB is a 1996 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P74 CRB, 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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P74 CRB is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 6 September 1996.

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