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P877 HVW

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

120,086 mi
Last recorded120,086 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP877 HVW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 120,086 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 119,823 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 119,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

knocking noise on front suspension

Pass 10 Apr 2018 119,620 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 118,512 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 117,898 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 117,593 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 9 Apr 2014 117,441 miles

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2013 116,135 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 115,227 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 113,818 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 111,918 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 110,686 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 104,120 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2007 99,154 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 99,154 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 91,367 miles

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

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 HVW is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P877 HVW, 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 P877 HVW registered?

P877 HVW is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P877 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P877 HVW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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