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P443 XGT

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,800 mi
Last recorded101,800 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP443 XGT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 101,800 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

paint/ underseal evident underside

Pass 14 Mar 2023 101,468 miles

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))

Seatbelts slow to retract

slightly oily around PAS pipes

Fail 14 Mar 2023 101,468 miles

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Seatbelts slow to retract

slightly oily around PAS pipes

Pass 27 May 2022 100,048 miles

Metal brake pipes have been coated in grease

Fail 26 May 2022 100,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

ABS light partly obscured

Metal brake pipes have been coated in grease

Pass 6 Aug 2021 99,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 99,970 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 96,244 miles

meal brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2018 96,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

meal brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2017 85,381 miles

child seats fitted in rear

front screen has stone chip which is starting to split

slight corrosion on metal pipes

Pass 27 Apr 2016 82,731 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 82,554 miles

front shock has light misting of oil

Pass 20 Mar 2014 78,424 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 71,501 miles

metal brake pipes are starting to rust

rear lower rose joints have slight play

Pass 31 Mar 2012 61,880 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 61,021 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 57,452 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 54,090 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 50,724 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 47,292 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 43,925 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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P443 XGT is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P443 XGT, 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 P443 XGT registered?

P443 XGT is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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