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M3 NSU

1996 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

77,760 mi
Last recorded77,760 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 NSU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 77,760 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 77,690 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 77,438 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 77,288 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 77,288 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 76,993 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 76,415 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 76,009 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 72,963 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 70,279 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 69,702 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 68,308 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM POWER

WASHER JETS PARTIALLY BLOCKED

Pass 2 Apr 2011 64,742 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 60,895 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 57,348 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 54,309 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 52,748 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 50,231 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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M3 NSU is a 1996 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 M3 NSU, 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 NSU?

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What year was M3 NSU registered?

M3 NSU is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is M3 NSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 NSU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M3 NSU have outstanding finance?

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