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P81 DBW

1996 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,805 mi
Last recorded105,805 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP81 DBW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2008 105,805 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering as slight play offside arm

Pass 24 Sep 2007 96,130 miles

both rear trailing arm forward bushes deteriorating

offside and nearside rear hub lower bushes have slight play in

offside front fog lamp glass cracked

offside rear inner tail light inoperative

oil leaks from engine

rear axle pinion oil leak

slight play in offside front lower suspension arm ball joint

strong advise--all rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 11 Sep 2006 91,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

there is a strong smell of fuel, but no leak has been found, this will require investigation if it continues

there is stone chip outside the swept area

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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P81 DBW is a 1996 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P81 DBW, 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 P81 DBW registered?

P81 DBW is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is P81 DBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P81 DBW shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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