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N414 JNK

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,522 mi
Last recorded143,522 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN414 JNK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 143,522 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 143,460 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 143,425 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 143,229 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 143,229 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 142,568 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 141,840 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 140,610 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 139,051 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 139,051 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 136,522 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 136,522 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 132,200 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 123,560 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 112,087 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 102,289 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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N414 JNK is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N414 JNK, 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 N414 JNK registered?

N414 JNK is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N414 JNK safe to buy?

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