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M3 MJL

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,363 mi
Last recorded51,363 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 51,363 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 51,288 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 50,928 miles

Rear differential damp with oil

Fail 28 Mar 2024 50,924 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear differential damp with oil

Pass 24 Feb 2023 50,854 miles

Offside Front steering rack boot damp

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

rear diff damp

Pass 23 Mar 2022 50,692 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 50,436 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 50,079 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear brake discs worn

Fail 23 May 2019 50,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear brake discs worn

Pass 30 May 2018 49,881 miles

both rear shock dust cover insecure

Pass 11 May 2017 49,602 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 49,323 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 49,306 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 48,888 miles

Oil leak

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 MJL is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MJL, 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 MJL registered?

M3 MJL is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is M3 MJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 MJL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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