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M333 CRS

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,999 mi
Last recorded94,999 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 CRS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 94,999 miles

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

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 14 Mar 2013 88,422 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 87,018 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 6 Apr 2011 85,180 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 85,180 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 81,430 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 73,294 miles

osr brake warning wire loose at pad nsf rim slightly bent metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 2 Apr 2009 73,290 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

osr brake warning wire loose at pad nsf rim slightly bent metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2008 58,267 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 58,267 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2007 57,185 miles

front tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 31 May 2006 51,096 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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M333 CRS is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M333 CRS, 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 M333 CRS registered?

M333 CRS is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 23 September 1996.

Is M333 CRS safe to buy?

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