CarVerify

Free Car Check

M111 NEW

1996 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3201cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,713 mi
Last recorded88,713 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 NEW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass
Pass 8 May 2024 88,713 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 88,398 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 88,015 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 87,654 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 86,280 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 85,131 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 83,652 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 83,237 miles

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

front tyres worn on inside

Pass 11 May 2013 82,548 miles

front tyres worn on inside

Pass 14 Apr 2011 82,137 miles

front tyres worn on inside

o/s front brake low efficiency

Pass 24 Apr 2009 80,405 miles

front tyres worn on inside

Pass 10 May 2008 76,745 miles

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

o/s front brake lazy

Pass 3 Jun 2006 73,502 miles

n/s front bearing slighly rough

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
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M111 NEW is a 1996 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M111 NEW, 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

How do I check the history of M111 NEW?

You can check the full history of M111 NEW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M111 NEW registered?

M111 NEW is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is M111 NEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M111 NEW shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M111 NEW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M111 NEW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.