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M300 ANH

1996 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

50,990 mi
Last recorded50,990 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 ANH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 50,990 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 50,816 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 50,803 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 50,201 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 49,944 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 49,474 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 49,339 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 49,325 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 48,670 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 48,650 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 48,650 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 48,013 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 46,229 miles

fuel lines going rusty underside

rear dif oil seal damp

Fail 30 Jul 2011 46,229 miles

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

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

fuel lines going rusty underside

rear dif oil seal damp

Pass 24 Jul 2010 45,045 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 44,022 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 42,267 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 40,495 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 34,957 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 34,957 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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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M300 ANH is a 1996 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M300 ANH, 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 M300 ANH registered?

M300 ANH is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is M300 ANH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 ANH shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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