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M3 YLX

1996 BMW M3

White Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,133 mi
Last recorded99,133 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 YLX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 99,133 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2023 98,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 98,298 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front light lens cracked

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 95,878 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 95,878 miles

Front Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 91,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 85,786 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 85,143 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 84,250 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 84,096 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 83,624 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 81,948 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 81,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 79,951 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 79,951 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 70,524 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 63,844 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 YLX is a 1996 BMW M3 in White with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YLX, 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 YLX registered?

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

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