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M3 UPY

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,746 mi
Last recorded73,746 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2026 73,746 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 72,189 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 72,154 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 72,099 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 72,090 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 71,984 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 71,607 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 71,498 miles

Slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox!!

o/s/f tyre has a nail in it!!

Pass 8 Sep 2007 71,450 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 71,401 miles

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 UPY is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UPY, 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 UPY?

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What year was M3 UPY registered?

M3 UPY is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 18 March 1996.

Is M3 UPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 UPY shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M3 UPY have outstanding finance?

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