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P350 XLJ

1996 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,413 mi
Last recorded58,413 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP350 XLJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 58,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

surface rust on front + rear suspension components

Pass 27 Jul 2023 58,359 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 12 Mar 2019 58,322 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 58,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

signs of oil around rear diff

Fail 31 May 2018 58,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

signs of oil around rear diff

Pass 30 Dec 2016 58,018 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Rear tyres cracking on outer apex of thread but cord not exposed.

Undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2016 58,013 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine Exhaust emission requirements not met at time of test (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Rear tyres cracking on outer apex of thread but cord not exposed.

Undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2015 57,636 miles

Front corrosion to front discs

Pass 6 Nov 2014 56,739 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished/cracked

Offside rear tyre perished/cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2013 55,985 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES V.LOW + PERISHED

Pass 13 Jul 2012 55,030 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 55,024 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT FOG LIGHTS ON ALL THE TIME WITH HEAD LAMPS ON !

OIL LEAKING FROM DIFFERENTAIL ON TO EXHAUST SYSTEM !

Pass 16 Sep 2010 54,791 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 52,773 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 47,074 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 30 Mar 2006 44,453 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P350 XLJ is a 1996 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P350 XLJ, 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 P350 XLJ registered?

P350 XLJ is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P350 XLJ safe to buy?

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