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P867 SWC

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,159 mi
Last recorded120,159 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP867 SWC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 120,159 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Air con' pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 119,896 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 119,119 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 118,161 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 117,847 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 117,078 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 117,499 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 117,427 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 116,973 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 116,627 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 115,961 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 115,375 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 114,873 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 114,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 113,696 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2011 109,788 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 104,939 miles

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

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

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

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 101,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 97,991 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 97,991 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 91,177 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 89,041 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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P867 SWC 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 90.9%.

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 P867 SWC, 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 P867 SWC registered?

P867 SWC is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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