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P19 SBY

1996 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,876 mi
Last recorded154,876 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP19 SBY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 154,876 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 153,918 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 152,395 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 150,038 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 148,412 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 147,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 147,495 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working Intermittent, possibly switch (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 146,017 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 144,600 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 141,483 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 141,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front and rear discs corroded

Front tyres worn bald on inner edges

Offside front brake binding slightly

Play in rear suspension upper rose joints (both sides)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2012 139,011 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 139,011 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2011 135,702 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 133,743 miles

o/s/r tyre outer side wall cracking

Fail 22 Oct 2009 133,743 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

o/s/r tyre outer side wall cracking

Pass 3 May 2008 132,162 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 121,632 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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P19 SBY is a 1996 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P19 SBY, 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 P19 SBY registered?

P19 SBY is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 2 September 1996.

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