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M3 VUK

1996 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,632 mi
Last recorded88,632 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 VUK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 88,632 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 88,295 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 88,054 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 87,797 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 87,361 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 87,361 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 86,888 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 86,109 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 86,109 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 86,086 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 86,078 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 85,963 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 85,923 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 85,883 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 85,785 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 85,674 miles

Slight dampness around power steering pump

Pass 17 Jun 2011 85,425 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 85,420 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

damp underneath power steering reservoir

Pass 24 Feb 2010 84,652 miles

some play in o/s/r lower suspension arm outer bush

Pass 18 Feb 2009 83,331 miles

lambda on limit

small chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Feb 2008 82,531 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 80,313 miles

both rear discs slightly ridged and pitted.

Fail 14 Feb 2007 80,303 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both rear discs slightly ridged and slightly pitted

Pass 9 Feb 2006 77,334 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 77,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VUK is a 1996 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VUK, 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

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What year was M3 VUK registered?

M3 VUK is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is M3 VUK safe to buy?

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