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M30 LYB

1996 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,655 mi
Last recorded96,655 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 LYB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 96,655 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 96,649 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 95,386 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 90,659 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 81,731 miles

Oil leak

plastic sump guard damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2008 72,847 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 65,298 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 58,804 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2005 52,134 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 LYB is a 1996 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LYB, 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 LYB registered?

M30 LYB is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is M30 LYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M30 LYB shows 9 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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