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P375 BAP

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,565 mi
Last recorded132,565 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP375 BAP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 132,565 miles

Rear Suspension Components Surface Corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2021 132,546 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 132,546 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 132,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2016 131,636 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 130,538 miles

Slight oil leak fron rear diff.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear shock absorber cover insecure.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear heatsheild insecure.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear fuel line slightly corroded.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 130,003 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 128,061 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear trailing arm bush has slight movement

offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

offside rear trailing arm bush has slight movement

rear exhaust sheild insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2012 126,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 124,620 miles

Nearside front anti-roll bar droplink dust cover split .

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 20 Jan 2011 124,620 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front anti-roll bar droplink dust cover split .

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 13 Jan 2010 119,594 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 102,712 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 99,617 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

all brake discs corroded and on limits †pad warning light on at verious times

Pass 4 Sep 2006 92,692 miles

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

both front tyres wearing uneven and close to limits

slight damage to n/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Sep 2005 86,006 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 85,960 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs worn and getting corroded [strong advise]

some movement in both sides rear trailing arm bushes

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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P375 BAP is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P375 BAP, 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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P375 BAP is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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