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P956 UBD

1996 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,014 mi
Last recorded121,014 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP956 UBD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 121,014 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 120,790 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 120,424 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 120,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 118,856 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 118,856 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2017 116,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded small one @ flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded small one @ flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 113,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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 8 Jun 2016 113,530 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear to flixis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower hub bushes have play in them both sides

Pass 18 Jun 2015 109,805 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Fail 15 Jun 2015 109,805 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

centre exhaust rubber split

reverse light not working

Pass 13 Jun 2014 106,606 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 106,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 103,298 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 103,101 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 100,426 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 97,884 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 95,840 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)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 95,837 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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 22 Sep 2008 90,794 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 80,417 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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P956 UBD is a 1996 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P956 UBD, 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 P956 UBD registered?

P956 UBD is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P956 UBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P956 UBD shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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