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C3 NVY

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,652 mi
Last recorded81,652 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 NVY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 81,652 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 81,633 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 81,629 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 81,627 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 81,613 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 81,613 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 81,473 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside rear tyres innerwalls perishing

Pass 1 May 2010 79,931 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 76,856 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 70,139 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front steering arm inner ball joint slight play

Pass 25 May 2006 62,708 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 62,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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C3 NVY is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C3 NVY, 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 C3 NVY registered?

C3 NVY is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is C3 NVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 NVY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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