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P945 RUL

1996 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

133,033 mi
Last recorded133,033 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP945 RUL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 133,033 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 130,608 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 125,625 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 125,625 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 123,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 120,997 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 117,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flanges (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 117,816 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan in front of jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flanges and small split in exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point on limits (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 114,512 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured nearside + offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside + offside (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 114,512 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside + offside (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure shocker - hub bolt insecure / loose (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing retaining spring clip (3.5.1j)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working nearside + offside inner lights (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured nearside + offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside + offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 111,552 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 111,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 109,648 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 107,173 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front brake flexi hoses held in by cable ties but still secure

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 102,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 94,439 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 86,662 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 86,649 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 82,324 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 77,147 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 74,251 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 69,124 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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P945 RUL is a 1996 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P945 RUL, 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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P945 RUL is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 12 August 1996.

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