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M3 FXN

1996 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,982 mi
Last recorded159,982 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 FXN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 159,982 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2026 159,969 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 2 Mar 2026 159,949 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2025 157,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

general under body corrosion

windscreen chipped

Pass 8 Mar 2024 156,867 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2023 154,818 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 151,942 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 150,261 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 148,469 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 145,233 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 145,230 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 142,396 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 139,967 miles

minor engine oil leak

minor rear diff oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2016 136,055 miles

Oil leaks

Pass 6 Mar 2015 127,985 miles

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

front head lamps condensated

Pass 17 Mar 2014 122,887 miles

brake pipes to and from rear hoses corroding:- keep in check.

signs of fluid around power steering reservoir.

Fail 4 Mar 2013 112,603 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres low on tread:- keep in check.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 112,603 miles

all tyres low on tread:- keep in check.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 100,079 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag lamp

Fail 25 Feb 2012 100,066 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

air bag lamp

Pass 14 Mar 2011 94,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

both headlamps condensated

clutch does not fully dis-engage (hose fault?)

diff pinion seal leak

n/s/f roll bar link cover split

Fail 8 Mar 2011 94,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

both headlamps condensated

clutch does not fully dis-engage (hose fault?)

diff pinion seal leak

n/s/f roll bar link cover split

Pass 17 Sep 2009 91,762 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 17 Sep 2009 91,762 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Oct 2008 91,292 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vanos noisy.

airbag light on.

both rear differential oil seals leaking.

clutch flexible hose deteriorated and swelling under load.

Fail 29 Sep 2008 91,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vanos noisy.

airbag light on.

both rear differential oil seals leaking.

clutch flexible hose deteriorated and swelling under load.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 90,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2006 85,717 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 74,668 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 74,665 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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 FXN is a 1996 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FXN, 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 FXN registered?

M3 FXN is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 22 October 1996.

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