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M377 MMS

1996 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,132 mi
Last recorded152,132 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM377 MMS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 152,132 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around all 4 jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 152,132 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around all 4 jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 151,768 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 151,768 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 151,086 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 150,786 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

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

Nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2014 149,044 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 143,032 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 143,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 133,869 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2011 125,806 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 118,805 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 111,004 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 111,004 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 109,657 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 109,657 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 108,266 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 101,697 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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M377 MMS is a 1996 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M377 MMS, 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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M377 MMS is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 8 March 1996.

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