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N269 XGM

1996 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,133 mi
Last recorded114,133 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN269 XGM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 114,133 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 112,802 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 31 Aug 2013 112,802 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 30 Sep 2011 112,008 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 8 Oct 2010 110,830 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 109,517 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 107,852 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 106,596 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 104,658 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 104,658 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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N269 XGM is a 1996 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N269 XGM, 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 N269 XGM registered?

N269 XGM is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 18 March 1996.

Is N269 XGM safe to buy?

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