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N224 LGP

1996 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,977 mi
Last recorded116,977 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2007
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

RegistrationN224 LGP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2007 116,977 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 110,040 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 110,040 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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N224 LGP is a 1996 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 N224 LGP, 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

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What year was N224 LGP registered?

N224 LGP is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N224 LGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N224 LGP shows 3 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 N224 LGP have outstanding finance?

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