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P508 ODA

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

108,808 mi
Last recorded108,808 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP508 ODA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 108,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 108,690 miles

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

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

Central Rear slight diff oil leak

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 108,527 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 108,521 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 108,430 miles

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

rear diff leaking oil

slight corrosion offside front floor pan

Fail 8 Nov 2022 108,418 miles

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

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

rear diff leaking oil

slight corrosion offside front floor pan

Pass 5 Nov 2021 108,362 miles

car got very hot during test

oil leak from diff

Fail 3 Nov 2021 108,361 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

car got very hot during test

oil leak from diff

Fail 29 Oct 2021 108,340 miles

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

Oil leak from rear diff seal

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

Slight play in both steering tie rods

Fail 19 Oct 2021 108,285 miles

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

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

Oil leak from rear diff seal

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

Slight play in both steering tie rods

Fail 1 Oct 2021 108,234 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested car getting very hot during test (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Corrosion around jacking points

Engine oil leak

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

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

Play in both front inner steering tie rods

Rear diff leaking

Undertray loose

Pass 28 Aug 2020 103,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower fog light not working

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 103,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower fog light not working

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 100,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower suspension bush rubber deteriorated

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2018 96,698 miles

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2018 96,696 miles

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

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high throttle stickes (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2017 92,134 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 92,132 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 89,002 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both sides wishbone, rear bushes (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front seat belt slow to return

Oil leak from rear differential to front prop shaft. ()

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 88,986 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both sides wishbone, rear bushes (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front seat belt slow to return

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak from rear differential to front prop shaft. ()

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 85,963 miles

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2014 85,006 miles

2 elements of high level brake light not working

Pass 5 Jul 2013 82,915 miles

fuel pipe tank to filter corroded [not leaking]

Fail 29 Jun 2013 82,808 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

fuel pipe tank to filter corroded [not leaking]

Pass 23 Jun 2012 80,241 miles

Airbag light on in dash

Both front tyres wearing slightl on inner egde

Clutch bitting point very low

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

Fuel line front to rear slight surface corrssion

O/S/F corner untertray insecure

Fail 23 Jun 2012 80,241 miles

Airbag light on in dash

Both front tyres wearing slightl on inner egde

Clutch bitting point very low

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

Fuel line front to rear slight surface corrssion

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

O/S/F corner untertray insecure

Offside Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 74,006 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 74,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 72,546 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 70,676 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 64,530 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 61,727 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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P508 ODA is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 P508 ODA, 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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P508 ODA is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 3 December 1996.

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