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P631 XGG

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,658 mi
Last recorded137,658 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP631 XGG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 137,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2012 136,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 136,269 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 131,242 miles

front brake hoses perished

front tyres worn low

rear brake pipes corroded

slight brake inbalance

Fail 14 Jul 2011 131,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake hoses perished

front tyres worn low

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2010 128,205 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 122,393 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 122,393 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 113,411 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 103,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 96,612 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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P631 XGG is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P631 XGG, 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 P631 XGG registered?

P631 XGG is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P631 XGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P631 XGG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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