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M30 KME

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,189 mi
Last recorded77,189 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 KME
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 77,189 miles

Nearside Rear Lower hub bush slight play

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 76,960 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 76,817 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 76,541 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 76,526 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 76,319 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 75,878 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 74,775 miles

front & rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Jul 2013 73,140 miles

front discs corroded/pads low

rear pads low

Pass 19 Jul 2012 68,564 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 64,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 64,284 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 60,134 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 60,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 53,263 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 40,389 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 39,303 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 36,172 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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M30 KME is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M30 KME, 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 M30 KME registered?

M30 KME is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 12 June 1996.

Is M30 KME safe to buy?

The MOT history for M30 KME shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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