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P866 OGN

1996 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,092 mi
Last recorded84,092 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP866 OGN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2010 84,092 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 84,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake wear indicator illuminated

Pass 8 May 2009 78,071 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 78,032 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 66,528 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 20 Apr 2007 57,921 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

diff pinion oil seal leak

engine oil leak

engine under tray loose

front disc outeredge corroded

metal brake pipes corroded (rear)

metal fuel pipes starting to corrode

pad wear light on on dash pads ok

power steering slightly noisy

Pass 20 Apr 2007 57,921 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

diff pinion oil seal leak

engine oil leak

engine under tray loose

front disc outeredge corroded

metal brake pipes corroded (rear)

metal fuel pipes starting to corrode

pad wear light on on dash pads ok

power steering slightly noisy

Pass 26 Apr 2006 50,301 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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P866 OGN is a 1996 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P866 OGN, 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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P866 OGN is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P866 OGN safe to buy?

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