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M30 GTP

1996 BMW M3

Green Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,606 mi
Last recorded98,606 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 GTP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 98,606 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 98,587 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 98,437 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 98,420 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 98,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam pattern flick on incorrect side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam pattern flick on incorrect side (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 98,368 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 98,293 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 98,079 miles

Nearside Front steering rack has play

Pass 26 Jun 2019 97,944 miles

Headlamp converter kit fitted

Pass 22 May 2018 97,616 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 97,423 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 97,229 miles

beam image kicking up to the offside .. stickers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2015 96,903 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 96,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 96,053 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 96,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M30 GTP is a 1996 BMW M3 in Green with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M30 GTP, 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 M30 GTP registered?

M30 GTP is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is M30 GTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M30 GTP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M30 GTP have outstanding finance?

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