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P819 RHV

1996 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

155,859 mi
Last recorded155,859 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP819 RHV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 155,859 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 153,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 149,758 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 149,758 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))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 149,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 146,660 miles

All tyres distorted

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 144,643 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 144,643 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 144,638 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 144,623 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 142,983 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 142,980 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 140,705 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 137,408 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 137,397 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 134,048 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 134,039 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 133,843 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside 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)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 129,969 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 129,969 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 125,637 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 122,036 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 118,993 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 115,343 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 115,343 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 112,777 miles

Oil leak

slight damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 11 Jul 2011 112,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Oil leak

slight damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 108,893 miles

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but no attention required at present time.

stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 106,226 miles

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

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

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

chip in offside headlamp

Pass 24 Jun 2008 100,992 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on.

cuts in tyre treads but not showing ply or cords.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 28 Jun 2007 95,335 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 12 Jul 2006 91,615 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 91,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brakes tested bowmonk meter.

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

slight damage headlamp glass.

wear brake components.

wear steering,susp.and axle components.

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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P819 RHV is a 1996 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 P819 RHV, 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 P819 RHV registered?

P819 RHV is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 16 August 1996.

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