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B14 NGW

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

198,002 mi
Last recorded198,002 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 NGW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 198,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 196,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High rise. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2024 196,095 miles

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 192,717 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 186,341 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 174,453 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 164,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 154,980 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 154,971 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 142,625 miles

oil leak

rear diff wet

Pass 29 Jun 2015 140,401 miles

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 139,016 miles

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 137,934 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 136,436 miles

covers fitted to both sills

Pass 22 Jun 2011 134,205 miles

Oil leak

covers fitted to sills

front to rear metal brake pipe touching fuel pipe

Pass 23 Jun 2010 132,411 miles

sill covers

Pass 10 Jun 2009 130,728 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 127,971 miles

oil light flashes after engine started

slight deterioration in front wishbone rear mounts

slight engine / gearbox oil leak

slight wear in o/s inner rack arm

Pass 27 Jun 2007 124,714 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 124,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mounts loose

seperation in both rear shock absorber top mounts

Pass 20 Jun 2006 119,921 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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B14 NGW is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B14 NGW, 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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B14 NGW is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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