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C8 TXM

1996 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

126,207 mi
Last recorded126,207 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 TXM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 126,207 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 123,978 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 120,250 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021
Pass 15 Jan 2020 115,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 111,511 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018

front brake hoses perished

front brake pipes corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2016 105,538 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 97,952 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 94,579 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 90,674 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low

front and rear exhaust mounts in poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2010 87,397 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

condensation both headlamps, beam pattern slightly lowered output

slight judder from front brakes

Fail 10 Nov 2010 87,378 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

condensation both headlamps, beam pattern slightly lowered output

slight judder from front brakes

Fail 25 Aug 2010 87,332 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 82,897 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 77,367 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 67,998 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Slight fluctuation to nearside front brake reading.

Surface corrosion to power steering pipes. †

Pass 8 Nov 2005 57,337 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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C8 TXM is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1996 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 112,776 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C8 TXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C8 TXM registered?

C8 TXM is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is C8 TXM safe to buy?

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