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M333 GDW

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

111,025 mi
Last recorded111,025 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 111,025 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 108,143 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 108,023 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Jun 2016 107,856 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Jun 2015 107,399 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 Jun 2015 107,399 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Jan 2014 106,789 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 12 Oct 2012 106,045 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 103,786 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2010 100,614 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Jul 2009 98,511 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 92,972 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 84,026 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 84,026 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 75,650 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres worn to tread wear indicators.

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 GDW is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GDW, 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 M333 GDW registered?

M333 GDW is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is M333 GDW safe to buy?

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