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M3 MEJ

1996 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

135,659 mi
Last recorded135,659 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 135,659 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 135,159 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 134,561 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 132,729 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 130,952 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 128,960 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2019 128,851 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 128,851 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play outer ! (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2017 127,116 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 125,325 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 125,325 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 122,497 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rears (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 119,028 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 116,750 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 115,329 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 115,329 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 113,716 miles

Front reg plate cracked + O/s/f fog lamp not working

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 113,716 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front reg plate cracked + O/s/f fog lamp not working

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 111,975 miles

Advise clutch

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Front number plate damaged

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 2 Jul 2009 111,972 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise clutch

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Front number plate damaged

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 23 Apr 2008 111,929 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 111,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 108,713 miles

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

Slight play in O/S/F steering rack joint

Pass 24 Nov 2005 104,688 miles

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

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

Small amount of play in O/S steering rack joint

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 MEJ is a 1996 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MEJ, 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 MEJ registered?

M3 MEJ is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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