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N382 PFW

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,078 mi
Last recorded90,078 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN382 PFW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 90,078 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 89,328 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 87,731 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 87,731 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

brake pad warning light is on

offside front inner wheel arch is loose and fouling tyre on lock

offside front outer brake pad has a chunk out of it

the rear differental is leaking

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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N382 PFW is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N382 PFW, 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 N382 PFW registered?

N382 PFW is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is N382 PFW safe to buy?

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