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P948 HCM

1996 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,537 mi
Last recorded123,537 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP948 HCM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 123,537 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 119,892 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 119,836 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 119,589 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 119,315 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 116,158 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 115,763 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 114,278 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 112,320 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 112,320 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 109,265 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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P948 HCM is a 1996 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P948 HCM, 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 P948 HCM registered?

P948 HCM is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P948 HCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P948 HCM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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