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L10 JAY

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

152,802 mi
Last recorded152,802 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 JAY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 152,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 152,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 152,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 152,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 151,773 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 151,050 miles

Front seal on rear diff slight leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished on the inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 151,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre area floor to sill (5.2.6)

Front seal on rear diff slight leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished on the inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 150,321 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both offside and nearside front to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 150,321 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both offside and nearside front to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 149,537 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 149,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam fitted new bulb (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 147,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 147,969 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 146,661 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 146,135 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 145,008 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 144,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s n/s rear tyres cracking to side walls into tread

Fail 18 Aug 2009 143,124 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 143,124 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 137,666 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 135,113 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 135,109 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 130,878 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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L10 JAY is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L10 JAY, 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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L10 JAY is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 10 December 1996.

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