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P894 RHV

1996 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,799 mi
Last recorded106,799 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP894 RHV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 106,799 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 104,900 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inside edges

oil leak from diff

Fail 9 Nov 2010 104,897 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inside edges

oil leak from diff

Pass 28 Oct 2009 91,910 miles

all indicator bulbs fading

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

dampness on p.a.s pipes

oil leaks gearbox/ reardiff

Pass 12 Nov 2008 90,368 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 79,398 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 77,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre worn to 2.0 mm.

o/s/r tyre worn to 3.0mm.

Pass 16 Dec 2005 74,917 miles

slight leak from power steering hose.

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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P894 RHV is a 1996 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P894 RHV, 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 P894 RHV registered?

P894 RHV is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P894 RHV safe to buy?

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