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P898 DJB

1996 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,381 mi
Last recorded55,381 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP898 DJB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 55,381 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 55,381 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 55,230 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 54,024 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 53,267 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 50,719 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 49,350 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 48,293 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 46,407 miles

Central Rear diff has small oil leak

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 44,591 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 42,615 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 40,833 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 39,335 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 35,482 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 33,444 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 32,415 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 32,289 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 31,703 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 31,693 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 31,354 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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P898 DJB is a 1996 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P898 DJB, 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 P898 DJB registered?

P898 DJB is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 11 October 1996.

Is P898 DJB safe to buy?

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