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M3 AUE

1996 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

104,016 mi
Last recorded104,016 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 AUE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 104,016 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 103,688 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 103,282 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 102,739 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Has oil leaking from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Very slight play in track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both feed and return both heavily corroded. ()

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Has slight misting around inner bush. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Has engine oil leak from the top of the engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 102,739 miles

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

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Has oil leaking from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Very slight play in track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both feed and return both heavily corroded. ()

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Has slight misting around inner bush. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Has engine oil leak from the top of the engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 102,269 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded.

under trays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection underside

Pass 13 Jun 2019 101,998 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

all suspension components corroded

rear brake backplates corroded

under trays and side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Jun 2018 101,591 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded.

rear brake back plates corroded

under trays and side skirts not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 13 Jun 2018 101,591 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded.

rear brake back plates corroded

under trays and side skirts not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Jun 2017 101,453 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 16 Jun 2016 101,176 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some componants

Pass 9 Jun 2015 100,935 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 100,721 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 100,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 100,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2012 99,395 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 28 May 2012 99,395 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 97,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear lower hub bush worn but not excessive

Pass 12 May 2010 95,608 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 May 2009 91,094 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2008 86,761 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 81,970 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 73,063 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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M3 AUE is a 1996 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 M3 AUE, 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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M3 AUE is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 12 September 1996.

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