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M3 GCG

1996 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

157,100 mi
Last recorded157,100 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 157,100 miles

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

under body corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2025 156,440 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 156,398 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 156,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 156,338 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 155,577 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2012 155,312 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

poor pattern to offside headlamp

sill covers fitted

water ingress to headlamps

Pass 4 Jul 2011 152,703 miles

engine + gear box leaking oil

osf roll bar link has slite play

rear top hub bushes have slite play

stearing rack has slite play

Pass 21 Jul 2010 144,070 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in steering coloumn top bush

Fail 14 Jul 2010 144,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in steering coloumn top bush

Pass 9 Jul 2009 132,252 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre split on inner sidewall

uneven wear on all four tyres

Pass 16 Jul 2008 118,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak (Red oil) from transmission area and also oil leak ( dark brown) from front of engine bay

poor wear pattern to all tyres on inside edges

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in steering coloumn bulkhead bush

sports type lowered suspension fitted

water ingress to offside headlamp

Fail 15 Jul 2008 118,985 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak (Red oil) from transmission area and also oil leak ( dark brown) from front of engine bay

poor wear pattern to all tyres on inside edges

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in steering coloumn bulkhead bush

sports type lowered suspension fitted

water ingress to offside headlamp

Pass 21 Aug 2007 107,329 miles

Lowered suspension fitted

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

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

rear brake pipes not fully visable - full inspection not posible. Where visable offside rear pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2006 96,107 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

all four tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 22 Aug 2005 89,758 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

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 GCG is a 1996 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 GCG, 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 GCG registered?

M3 GCG is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is M3 GCG safe to buy?

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