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N211 BAU

1996 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,480 mi
Last recorded79,480 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN211 BAU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 79,480 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 79,315 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 78,697 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 78,235 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 78,235 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 76,916 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 75,912 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 74,242 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 74,230 miles

offside front and rear tyres have light sidewall †damage

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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N211 BAU is a 1996 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N211 BAU, 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 N211 BAU registered?

N211 BAU is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N211 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N211 BAU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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