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J666 NOL

1996 BMW M3

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,500 mi
Last recorded85,500 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 NOL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 85,500 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 84,989 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 84,798 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 84,798 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 178,845 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 166,636 miles

ADVISE, front to rear metal fuel pipes under n/s starting to corrode.

ADVISE, n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge.

ADVISE, o/s/r metal brake pipe to flexi hose starting to corrode.

ADVISE, slight play in both rear arm bushes.

Fail 3 Jul 2006 149,211 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 149,211 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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J666 NOL is a 1996 BMW M3 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J666 NOL, 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 J666 NOL registered?

J666 NOL is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 16 October 1996.

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