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E36 YLW

1996 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,834 mi
Last recorded132,834 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE36 YLW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 132,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sills/ jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 132,703 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 132,416 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 132,416 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 132,326 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 130,599 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Generally rust & soft underside

NSR brake pipe rusty

Rear fuel lines rusty

Suspension modified

Pass 5 Oct 2015 127,802 miles

5 point racing harness fitted to o/s/f seat.

Both rear top shock mountings worn. O/s/f drop link dust boots perishing and worn.

Rear metal brake pipes corroding. Modified front discs fitted.

Roll cage fitted to vehicle. No rear seats or belts fitted to rear

Vehicle has been modified for track day use. Suspension very low.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 126,832 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 126,829 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

converted to a race car some items missing and others not testable

high level stoplight not working

Pass 5 Oct 2013 125,788 miles

racing seats set in fixed position

rear seats and belts have been removed

Fail 4 Oct 2013 125,784 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

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

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)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

axle mounting has been repaired

both ns jacking pads missing

racing seats set in fixed position

rear seats and belts have been removed

sill covers

Pass 30 Oct 2012 124,329 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 124,325 miles

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

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front seats in fixed position no adjustment mechanism fitted they are racing seats /both rear seats missing /

Pass 28 Sep 2011 121,965 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 120,194 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 4 Nov 2009 114,182 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 103,766 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 88,920 miles

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

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

o/s/r lower suspension bush worn

Pass 5 Oct 2006 74,084 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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E36 YLW is a 1996 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 E36 YLW, 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 E36 YLW registered?

E36 YLW is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is E36 YLW safe to buy?

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