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WOI 161

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,616 mi
Last recorded111,616 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOI 161
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 111,616 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 110,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 109,547 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 108,458 miles

Both front wipers have slight smearing on the windscreen visibility is not affected. Monitor and Replace

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak from Rear Differential but not excessive

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to Both Rear Arms

Pass 10 Sep 2019 107,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front jacking points corroding

hand brake lever travel high

underbody rear metal brake lines corroding

Pass 6 Sep 2018 104,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 101,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2016 98,708 miles

slight play in both rear lower arms

Pass 1 Sep 2015 95,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Split in outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 92,809 miles

Oil leak

diff has an oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2013 89,481 miles

Front exhaust mounting broken system still supported

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 89,481 miles

Front exhaust mounting broken system still supported

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 87,103 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning lamp on

drivers seat damaged

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside rear jacking point rubber missing

offside front fog lamp missing

Pass 5 Sep 2011 84,667 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 82,557 miles

air bag light on

diff oil leak

slight leak evident on lower pas hose

Fail 1 Sep 2010 82,555 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

air bag light on

diff oil leak

slight leak evident on lower pas hose

Pass 1 Sep 2009 79,912 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 76,346 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 74,576 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 73,305 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 73,305 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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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WOI 161 is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WOI 161, 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 WOI 161 registered?

WOI 161 is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 22 October 1996.

Is WOI 161 safe to buy?

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