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P511 LLH

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,098 mi
Last recorded95,098 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP511 LLH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 95,098 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 94,953 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 94,616 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 94,282 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 94,282 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2022 94,274 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 94,081 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 94,081 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 93,755 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 93,755 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 93,564 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 92,995 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 92,145 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 92,145 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 91,589 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 90,409 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 89,548 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 89,302 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 89,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 88,091 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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P511 LLH is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P511 LLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P511 LLH registered?

P511 LLH is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P511 LLH safe to buy?

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