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P9 AVL

1996 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,903 mi
Last recorded97,903 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 AVL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 97,903 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 97,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 96,089 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 92,558 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 92,557 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 89,380 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 85,269 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 85,269 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 74,089 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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P9 AVL is a 1996 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P9 AVL, 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 P9 AVL registered?

P9 AVL is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P9 AVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P9 AVL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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