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P887 JNC

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,642 mi
Last recorded83,642 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP887 JNC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 83,642 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 82,403 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 78,992 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 130,508 miles

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

offside tierod slight play

Fail 30 Oct 2008 130,508 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

offside tierod slight play

Pass 31 Oct 2007 126,435 miles

corrosion on floor chasis and sills.

corrosion on front and rear brake discs.

corrosion on front to rear fuel pipe

corrosion on nearside rear inner and outer steel brake pipes.corrosion on offside rear outer steel brake pipe.

nearside front spot lamp inoperative and glass damaged.

slight leak at radiator.

Fail 24 Oct 2007 126,435 miles

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

corrosion on floor chasis and sills.

corrosion on front and rear brake discs.

corrosion on front to rear fuel pipe

corrosion on nearside rear inner and outer steel brake pipes.corrosion on offside rear outer steel brake pipe.

nearside front spot lamp inoperative and glass damaged.

slight leak at radiator.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 123,901 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 118,369 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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P887 JNC is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P887 JNC, 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 P887 JNC registered?

P887 JNC is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is P887 JNC safe to buy?

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