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M33 VOA

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,467 mi
Last recorded131,467 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 131,467 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 131,359 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 134,290 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 134,290 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 130,967 miles

all rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 30 Mar 2011 130,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 22 Mar 2010 122,472 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 115,323 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight movement in o/s rack outer joint

Fail 30 Mar 2009 115,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight movement in o/s rack outer joint

Pass 19 Mar 2008 110,403 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 110,329 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 105,204 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 99,935 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 VOA is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VOA, 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 VOA registered?

M33 VOA is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is M33 VOA safe to buy?

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