MOT Status
ValidMileage
71,614 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD ON LEGAL LIMIT RECOMMEND RENEWAL
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M3 SXL 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 85%.
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 SXL, 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 SXL?
You can check the full history of M3 SXL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was M3 SXL registered?
M3 SXL is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 4 April 1996.
Is M3 SXL safe to buy?
The MOT history for M3 SXL shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does M3 SXL have outstanding finance?
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