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M33 VOS

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,496 mi
Last recorded73,496 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 73,496 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 73,394 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 72,722 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 72,355 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2015 72,355 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 70,171 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 69,574 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 69,180 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 68,655 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 67,834 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 3 Jul 2008 67,427 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 67,414 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2007 65,866 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 65,866 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 63,320 miles

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

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

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 VOS 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 80%.

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 VOS, 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 VOS registered?

M33 VOS is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 3 October 1996.

Is M33 VOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M33 VOS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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