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P69 GME

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,893 mi
Last recorded98,893 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP69 GME
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 98,893 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 98,043 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 97,270 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 95,077 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 92,115 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 91,129 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 88,359 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 88,357 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 86,429 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 86,426 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 84,855 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 84,852 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 83,601 miles

Rear tyres tread getting low

Fail 11 Apr 2012 83,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear tyres tread getting low

Pass 15 Apr 2011 82,319 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 81,027 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 79,172 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 79,172 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 77,056 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 75,023 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 75,023 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 72,716 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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P69 GME is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 P69 GME, 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 P69 GME registered?

P69 GME is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P69 GME safe to buy?

The MOT history for P69 GME shows 22 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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