MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,371 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
engine oil leak under vehicle
front brakes getting low
front pipe bracket bolt missing but still supportive
minor play in lower steering column bush
noise from steering belt
osr tyre close to limit
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M3 BTN is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 M3 BTN, 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
How do I check the history of M3 BTN?
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What year was M3 BTN registered?
M3 BTN is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 7 March 1996.
Is M3 BTN safe to buy?
The MOT history for M3 BTN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does M3 BTN have outstanding finance?
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