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P32 XRU

1996 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

144,153 mi
Last recorded144,153 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP32 XRU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 144,153 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 144,108 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 139,584 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 133,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

n/s parking brake effort slightly low

oil leaks

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2023 133,142 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

n/s parking brake effort slightly low

oil leaks

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 15 May 2023 133,112 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 129,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover loose

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber cover loose

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2022 129,432 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda reading to high (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear both n/s o/s ferrules showing signs of corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both n/s o/s outer [small ] brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both n/s o/s outer shocker casing loose (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear diff seal leaking

engine oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2021 129,421 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda reading to high (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits h, c, readings to high (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Body component insecure front o/s inner wing cover loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rear o/s brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate worn (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both n/s o/s outer casings loose (5.3.2 (b))

centre exhaust box rubber broken

engine oil leak

heat shield loose

little reserve travel in handbrake

rear axle leaking

Pass 20 Aug 2021 129,421 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 124,131 miles

Nearside Front n/s front washers not working

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s rear main brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear outer [small] brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear rear axle oil leak

engine oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2020 124,120 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front n/s front washers not working

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s rear main brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear outer [small] brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear rear axle oil leak

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2019 121,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear o/s n/s brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

rear axle oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2019 121,670 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear o/s n/s brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

rear axle oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2018 118,459 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear differential oil leak

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2018 118,453 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords DEEP cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords DEEP cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/S/F & O/S/F inner arch covers loose

Rear differential oil leak

Rear exhaust bracket broken

coolant leak

middle exhaust rubbers deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2017 111,258 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both n/s o/s outer casing mising (2.7.2a)

engine oil leak [BAD]

oil leak on rear diff

Fail 14 Jul 2017 111,231 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer rose bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer rose bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both n/s o/s outer casing mising (2.7.2a)

engine oil leak [BAD]

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 29 Jul 2016 112,483 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorber shafts corroded

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2016 112,460 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine coolant leak during emission test (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

both rear shock absorbers shafts corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2014 112,440 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres near stops

brake disc worn allround

engine oil leak

engine water leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 97,263 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 99,454 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

windscreen has small stone chips

Fail 20 Apr 2012 99,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

windscreen has small stone chips

Pass 4 Feb 2011 86,379 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2011 86,377 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2010 73,350 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 73,350 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 64,856 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 64,834 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 55,526 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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P32 XRU is a 1996 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P32 XRU, 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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P32 XRU is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 12 August 1996.

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