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M33 LEA

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

185,010 mi
Last recorded185,010 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 LEA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2024 185,010 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Apr 2014 179,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LEA is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LEA, 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 LEA registered?

M33 LEA is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 11 November 1996.

Is M33 LEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M33 LEA shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M33 LEA have outstanding finance?

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