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N203 KHG

1996 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,812 mi
Last recorded126,812 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN203 KHG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 126,812 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 126,812 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 119,301 miles

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 7 Jul 2009 109,155 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 98,419 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 88,856 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 81,100 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2005 76,781 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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N203 KHG is a 1996 BMW M3 in Yellow 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 N203 KHG, 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 N203 KHG registered?

N203 KHG is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N203 KHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N203 KHG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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