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M3 EFX

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,839 mi
Last recorded96,839 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 96,839 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 96,473 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 96,473 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 96,232 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 95,767 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 95,457 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 95,220 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 94,926 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 94,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2013 94,267 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear and front tyres under inflated

Pass 5 Sep 2012 93,497 miles

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 93,497 miles

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 92,572 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 90,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 83,429 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 79,823 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 76,878 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 72,728 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 68,674 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 EFX is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 EFX, 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 EFX registered?

M3 EFX is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 22 May 1996.

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