1996 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · M333 CRS
1996 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 94,999 miles. MOT expired on 14 Apr 2015. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Apr 2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,999 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M333 CRS Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2014
- 94,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M333 CRS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW M3 (M333 CRS) between May 2006 and April 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)”.
M333 CRS Mileage History
- 31/05/200651,096 mi
- 22/05/200757,185 mi+6,089 mi
- 03/04/200858,267 mi+1,082 mi
- 04/04/200858,267 mi
- 02/04/200973,290 mi+15,023 mi
- 03/04/200973,294 mi+4 mi
- 14/04/201081,430 mi+8,136 mi
- 01/04/201185,180 mi+3,750 mi
- 06/04/201185,180 mi
- 14/03/201287,018 mi+1,838 mi
- 14/03/201388,422 mi+1,404 mi
- 15/04/201494,999 mi+6,577 mi
Average of roughly 5,576 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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