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P876 PGK

1996 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,425 mi
Last recorded173,425 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP876 PGK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 173,425 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 25 Jul 2017 173,408 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Aug 2014 169,662 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack o/s/f

Pass 12 Jul 2013 165,948 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 165,908 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 139,869 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all 4 floor jacking pionts sealer coming of showing signs of corrosion

engine oil leaking over power steering pipes

Pass 18 Apr 2011 152,119 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside front tyre worn to three mm

offside front foglight not working

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2011 152,119 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside front tyre worn to three mm

offside front foglight not working

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2010 141,932 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 137,386 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 132,882 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 122,502 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 122,223 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 113,246 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 113,184 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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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P876 PGK is a 1996 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P876 PGK, 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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P876 PGK is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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