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P979 RUL

1996 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,481 mi
Last recorded115,481 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP979 RUL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2009 115,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2007 109,564 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 109,564 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2005 104,381 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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P979 RUL is a 1996 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P979 RUL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P979 RUL registered?

P979 RUL is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 23 August 1996.

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