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N317 OGC

1996 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,546 mi
Last recorded101,546 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN317 OGC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 101,546 miles

2. NSF TYRE UNEVEN WEAR, ADVISE WHEEL ALIGHNMENT CHECK. TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

4. REAR HEAT SHIELD FOR EXHAUST LOOSE

hand brake shoes require check

Fail 9 Apr 2010 101,545 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

1. FRONT BRAK E HOSES CRACKING

2. NSF TYRE UNEVEN WEAR, ADVISE WHEEL ALIGHNMENT CHECK. TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

3.FRONT BRAKE INNER DISCS SURFACE POOR

4. REAR HEAT SHIELD FOR EXHAUST LOOSE

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 92,421 miles

ANTI RILL BAR LINK PINS BALL JOINT COVERS DETERIOATING

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 80,566 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 80,566 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine oil leak.

o/s and n/s front lower suspenion ball joints slight play.

Pass 5 Feb 2007 65,706 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 52,528 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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N317 OGC is a 1996 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N317 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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What year was N317 OGC registered?

N317 OGC is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N317 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N317 OGC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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