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P752 GEJ

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,851 mi
Last recorded144,851 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP752 GEJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 144,851 miles

Nearside hand brake low

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

interior stripped out. track car

Pass 12 Jun 2019 142,350 miles

car is stripped inside for competition use

Pass 9 May 2018 140,999 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 140,648 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 140,648 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 140,583 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 139,802 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs discoulored

nearside rear brake pipe to brake hose union wet with brake fluid but no vissible leak found

steering rack pipes and hoses damp with oil

Pass 6 Nov 2013 137,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside off vehicle been undersealed making hard to access

Pass 17 Jul 2013 135,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

diff leaking oil

Fail 10 Jul 2013 135,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

diff leaking oil

Pass 1 Jun 2012 130,075 miles

Oil leak

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Dec 2010 130,032 miles

Nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Nearside and offside front flexable brake hoses starting to perish.

Nearside and offside rear suspension upper joints have play but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 16 Dec 2009 129,598 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 121,258 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f ind lense slightly cracked

rear brake discs slightly corroded on outer edges

slight corrosion to fuel tank filler neck area

Pass 13 Sep 2007 119,849 miles

Outer Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 110,167 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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P752 GEJ is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P752 GEJ, 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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P752 GEJ is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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