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N123 XFJ

1996 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,577 mi
Last recorded109,577 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 XFJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 109,577 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

oil leaks

Fail 16 Sep 2015 109,577 miles

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

corrosion on brake pipes

oil leaks

Pass 18 Sep 2014 107,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 107,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 105,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front under wheel arch shield damaged and loose

rear diff oily

Fail 25 May 2012 105,773 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front under wheel arch shield damaged and loose

rear diff oily

Pass 12 May 2011 88,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

dampness around steering rack

rear diff oily

trailing arm forward bushes worn

Pass 20 May 2010 79,593 miles

c/l 46088

Pass 22 Apr 2009 72,531 miles

both rear tyres perished and close to limit

front indicator bulbs discoloured

rear diff oily

slight fluctuation in front brake readings

Pass 22 May 2008 65,364 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 65,364 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 65,335 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 65,335 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 65,328 miles

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

both front tyres slightly uneven tread wear

both rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

front brake discs slightly rusty

nearside rear tyre side wall starting to crack

oil leak

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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N123 XFJ is a 1996 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 N123 XFJ, 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 N123 XFJ registered?

N123 XFJ is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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