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M3 AEE

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

138,928 mi
Last recorded138,928 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 AEE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 138,928 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 138,210 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 137,319 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 136,512 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 136,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 136,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 136,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 135,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front brake hoses are perished

Pass 12 Jul 2017 135,495 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 135,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 134,313 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 134,313 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 133,940 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 133,940 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 133,405 miles

front and rear disks have slight surface corrosion

slight damage to n/s mirror glass

Pass 17 Jan 2011 129,135 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 129,134 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 118,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 116,453 miles

engine/gearbox oil leaks

o/s/f jacking point pad missing

o/s/f tyre showing signs of starting to perish

Fail 24 Apr 2009 116,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

engine/gearbox oil leaks

o/s/f jacking point pad missing

o/s/f tyre showing signs of starting to perish

Pass 24 Apr 2008 113,773 miles

offside front tyre getting low and almost bald on both edges

Fail 24 Apr 2008 113,773 miles

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

offside front tyre getting low and almost bald on both edges

Pass 26 Apr 2007 111,760 miles

Slight play in steering rack

offside front tyre is on 2mm only

Pass 27 Apr 2006 109,546 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 109,546 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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M3 AEE is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 M3 AEE, 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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What year was M3 AEE registered?

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

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