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P106 YBB

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,004 mi
Last recorded120,004 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 YBB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 120,004 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 119,355 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 119,080 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 118,412 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 118,079 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 117,808 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 117,031 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 116,253 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 114,525 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 113,105 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 113,105 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 109,089 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 108,697 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 104,939 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 102,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 18 Jun 2011 100,229 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 96,283 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 87,432 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 79,085 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 79,085 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 70,805 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 70,767 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 59,051 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 59,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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P106 YBB is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 P106 YBB, 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 P106 YBB registered?

P106 YBB is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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