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N255 TBO

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,157 mi
Last recorded130,157 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN255 TBO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 130,157 miles

advise offside rear shock dust cover broken

advise offside rear tyre close to wear bars

advise oil leak to engine

advise wear started in the both rear lower suspension bushes

advise wear started on front brake discs

Fail 3 Sep 2010 130,157 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise offside rear shock dust cover broken

advise offside rear tyre close to wear bars

advise oil leak to engine

advise wear started in the both rear lower suspension bushes

advise wear started on front brake discs

Pass 12 Aug 2009 127,604 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r shokcer cover in secure

slight corrosion o/s/f wing

slight nick n/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2008 123,970 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

unable to check underside components fully due to plastic cover fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2007 120,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2006 117,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slught wear in offside of steering rack.

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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N255 TBO is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N255 TBO, 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 N255 TBO registered?

N255 TBO is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 26 March 1996.

Is N255 TBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N255 TBO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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