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N313 OGC

1996 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,150 mi
Last recorded88,150 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN313 OGC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 88,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated crqacking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre perished & cracking

Offside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 88,149 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated crqacking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre perished & cracking

Offside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 87,754 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 86,784 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 85,134 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 May 2016 85,134 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 84,057 miles

Both rear tyres worn too 1.6mm tread depth limit and o/s rear devoid of tread on inner edge

Fail 22 Aug 2015 84,045 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both rear tyres worn too 1.6mm tread depth limit and o/s rear devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2014 81,965 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 79,158 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 74,482 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 68,510 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 68,510 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 67,223 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 67,223 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front on rear brake disc rusted

Pass 20 Feb 2009 63,970 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 59,739 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 57,126 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 57,126 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in 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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N313 OGC is a 1996 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N313 OGC, 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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N313 OGC is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 4 June 1996.

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