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M111 TRU

1996 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

111,268 mi
Last recorded111,268 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 TRU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 111,268 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 109,458 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2020 106,823 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 104,403 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 101,506 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Non standard back box fitted

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 99,368 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 96,678 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 93,431 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2011 92,564 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 88,358 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 88,358 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 86,672 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 85,302 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 85,302 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 81,937 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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M111 TRU is a 1996 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 TRU, 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 M111 TRU registered?

M111 TRU is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is M111 TRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M111 TRU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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