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M3 YWM

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,793 mi
Last recorded40,793 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 40,793 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 40,755 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 40,650 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 40,504 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 40,398 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 40,294 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 8 Jun 2016 39,985 miles

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

surface rust on front and rear discs

Fail 8 Jun 2016 39,985 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

surface rust on front and rear discs

Pass 15 Dec 2014 39,582 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Wiper blades split on ends

Pass 19 Jun 2009 38,902 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 38,152 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 38,105 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 37,654 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 YWM is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YWM, 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 YWM registered?

M3 YWM is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 14 June 1996.

Is M3 YWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 YWM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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