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M30 XFD

1996 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

181,815 mi
Last recorded181,815 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 XFD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 181,815 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 180,961 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 180,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 178,198 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 175,479 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 174,991 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 173,392 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 168,369 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 167,459 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 161,764 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 155,266 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2012 151,033 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 148,034 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 143,154 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 143,154 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 137,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 XFD is a 1996 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XFD, 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 XFD registered?

M30 XFD is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 6 March 1996.

Is M30 XFD safe to buy?

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