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N313 LKX

1996 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,539 mi
Last recorded157,539 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN313 LKX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 157,539 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2013 152,445 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

reare main run brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 29 May 2013 152,335 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

reare main run brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2012 138,213 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 138,213 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 132,715 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 129,760 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 126,878 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 122,008 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 115,013 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 108,384 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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N313 LKX is a 1996 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N313 LKX, 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 N313 LKX registered?

N313 LKX is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 6 March 1996.

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