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M3 PXG

1996 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,226 mi
Last recorded85,226 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 PXG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 85,226 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 84,655 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 84,655 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 84,176 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four tyres getting low

some wear in rack

Pass 1 Nov 2006 79,982 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 77,146 miles

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

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

n/s/f/ antiroll bar link rod dust boots split

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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M3 PXG is a 1996 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M3 PXG, 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 M3 PXG registered?

M3 PXG is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 1996.

Is M3 PXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 PXG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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