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M3 GDV

1996 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

125,056 mi
Last recorded125,056 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 GDV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 125,056 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 125,037 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 125,023 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 124,983 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 124,551 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 124,251 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 123,291 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 122,186 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 121,399 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 120,450 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 117,993 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 113,219 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 112,386 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 GDV is a 1996 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M3 GDV?

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What year was M3 GDV registered?

M3 GDV is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is M3 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 GDV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M3 GDV have outstanding finance?

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