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WIL 4497

1996 BMW M3

Green Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,149 mi
Last recorded79,149 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIL 4497
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 79,149 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 76,547 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 72,497 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 70,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 70,889 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2005 66,758 miles

both front tyre treads worn low on inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2005 66,758 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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WIL 4497 is a 1996 BMW M3 in Green with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WIL 4497, 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 WIL 4497 registered?

WIL 4497 is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is WIL 4497 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIL 4497 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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