MOT Status
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154,876 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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))
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
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
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)
o/s/r tyre outer side wall cracking
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
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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P19 SBY is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 2 September 1996.
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