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M3 EJG

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,494 mi
Last recorded133,494 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 133,494 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 132,902 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 132,037 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 132,037 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut tower - Within 30cm of top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SIL/Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 130,760 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 130,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 129,522 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 127,980 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 127,766 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 127,699 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Nearside front abs wire (1.9.2a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (1.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Both inner and outer bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 125,350 miles

Front both sides seats modified to sit in one position, no for/aft movement

Offside Rear jack point signs of corrosion

rear seat removed and harnesses fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2015 125,350 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides front outrigger/floors (6.1.B.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jack point (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Front both sides seats modified to sit in one position, no for/aft movement

Offside Rear jack point signs of corrosion

rear seat removed and harnesses fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 124,906 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 124,902 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 123,628 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 23 Aug 2011 121,593 miles

off side front wheelarce previous repair slightly corroded

windscreen has been repaired

Fail 23 Aug 2011 121,593 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

off side front wheelarce previous repair slightly corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2010 120,041 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 120,034 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 120,034 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 117,723 miles

engine oil leak

offside rear handbrake down on efficiency

outer sills covered

very slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link pin

Pass 13 Aug 2008 113,092 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 113,039 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 101,689 miles

1.engine oil leak †2.rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2006 89,159 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 89,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

o/s/front inner arch shield and air vent insecure.

Pass 9 Aug 2005 82,143 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2005 82,143 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak

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 EJG is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EJG, 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 EJG registered?

M3 EJG is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 21 March 1996.

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