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P808 JNB

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,459 mi
Last recorded95,459 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP808 JNB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 95,459 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 95,031 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 94,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 93,709 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 91,568 miles

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

slight oil leak engine and diff.exhaust rear brackets corroding.

Pass 2 Jul 2015 90,732 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 90,732 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 89,814 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 88,318 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brakes imbalance 40%

rear nearside shocker dust cover loose

wipers working fast speed & intermittant only

Fail 11 May 2009 88,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front radiator & oil cooler insecure bottom

rear brakes imbalance 40%

rear nearside shocker dust cover loose

wipers working fast speed & intermittant only

Pass 8 Feb 2008 85,833 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 76,504 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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P808 JNB is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P808 JNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P808 JNB?

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What year was P808 JNB registered?

P808 JNB is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 13 November 1996.

Is P808 JNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P808 JNB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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