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M30 KUL

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,710 mi
Last recorded125,710 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 125,710 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 124,105 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 124,097 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to insecure steering & suspension components (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering component insecure track rod end (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component insecure track rod end (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 124,093 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle including chassis, braking, suspension and exhaust components

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front wing corroded

Nearside rear wing corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 123,662 miles

emissions close to limits

general corrosion under car but car is a few years old

headlamps just within spec

welding repairs to both rear sills

Pass 18 Aug 2016 122,665 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

welding repairs to both lower sills

Fail 18 Aug 2016 122,665 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater does not face the side (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

welding repairs to both lower sills

Pass 6 Aug 2015 121,012 miles

welding repairs to both lower sills

Pass 3 Jul 2014 119,800 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 119,780 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

body sill covers fitted

nearside rear wheel arch corroded slightly

oil leaks from gearbox and rear axle

Pass 13 May 2013 117,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

body sill covers fitted

oil leak from rear diff

rear of nearside inner body sill corroded

rear of offside inner body sill corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 112,549 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion to sills/floor pan

dampness around pas pipes

exhasut corroded

front discs worn

os sill/floor damaged

osr flexi-pipe poorly supported

outer sills covered

prop shaft rubbing on adrift trims

rear most brake pipres greased and corroded

Fail 17 May 2012 112,549 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion to sills/floor pan

dampness around pas pipes

exhasut corroded

front discs worn

os sill/floor damaged

osr flexi-pipe poorly supported

outer sills covered

prop shaft rubbing on adrift trims

rear most brake pipres greased and corroded

Pass 18 May 2011 107,403 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 107,403 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 102,225 miles

Rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 18 May 2009 97,936 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 93,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 89,618 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 82,360 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 KUL is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KUL, 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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M30 KUL is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 22 March 1996.

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