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M33 GGM

1996 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

58,585 mi
Last recorded58,585 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 GGM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 58,585 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 58,093 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 57,939 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 57,893 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 57,608 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 57,226 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 57,221 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 57,156 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 57,064 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 56,848 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 55,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2015 55,873 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 55,230 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2013 54,173 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 55,612 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 51,701 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 47,883 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 41,004 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 37,908 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 37,908 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 35,542 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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M33 GGM is a 1996 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 M33 GGM, 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 M33 GGM registered?

M33 GGM is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is M33 GGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M33 GGM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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