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M3 MCX

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

81,050 mi
Last recorded81,050 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 81,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 80,995 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2024 80,936 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 80,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and below 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 80,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and below 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2020 80,807 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 78,557 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 77,854 miles

front brake flexi pipes perished

slight play in rack

surface rust rear metal brake pipes

Pass 13 Jan 2017 76,014 miles

front brake flexi pipes perished

rear metal brake pipes surface rust

slight play in steering rack

very slight play offside rear lower hub bush

Pass 29 Jan 2016 74,161 miles

both front brake flexi pipes perished

nearside rear tyre 2mm

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

rear metal brake pipes surface rust

slight play offside rack

Pass 30 Jan 2015 72,044 miles

front brake flexi pipes perished

front tyres worn edges

Pass 21 Jan 2014 69,678 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

front brake flexi pipes perished

Pass 16 Jan 2013 66,678 miles

front brakes worn

slight play offside rack

Fail 16 Jan 2013 66,678 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brakes worn

slight play offside rack

Pass 12 Oct 2011 62,719 miles

Oil leak

front pads and discs worn

nearside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 1 Oct 2010 59,087 miles

front discs worn

Pass 17 Oct 2009 55,483 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 51,192 miles

front suspension pan bushes perished

Pass 22 Sep 2007 47,603 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 44,504 miles

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

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 MCX is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 MCX, 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 MCX registered?

M3 MCX is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 27 June 1996.

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