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J7 JXL

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,172 mi
Last recorded109,172 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 JXL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 109,172 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 109,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all four brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

centre stop lamp not working

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 92,608 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 1 Aug 2011 78,083 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 66,408 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 55,812 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

fault at clutch system

Pass 30 Jul 2008 55,748 miles

damp round p/s pump and rack

mid section hangar snapped

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2007 55,680 miles

exhaust clamp bracket snapped

front shocks damp

frt ind slight white

frt wipers streaky

fuel lines corroding

oil leak at engine

slight play at n/s/f ball joint

slight play at rack

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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J7 JXL is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J7 JXL, 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 J7 JXL registered?

J7 JXL is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 19 November 1996.

Is J7 JXL safe to buy?

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