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P877 GKR

1996 BMW M3

White Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,579 mi
Last recorded131,579 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP877 GKR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 131,579 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 131,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear outer side light inopp

Pass 29 Mar 2012 129,268 miles

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

nearside outer side light inopp

Pass 6 Apr 2011 126,640 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 86,842 miles

offside rear inner side light inopp

Pass 18 Apr 2009 84,910 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2009 84,910 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 81,883 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 81,883 miles

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 73,983 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 73,983 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 66,752 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 66,747 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

brake pedal adnomal movment when 1st used advise check

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

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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P877 GKR is a 1996 BMW M3 in White with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P877 GKR, 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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P877 GKR is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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