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N468 ENB

1996 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,160 mi
Last recorded101,160 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN468 ENB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2011 101,160 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 101,160 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2010 96,036 miles

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

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

long travel in handbrake

plastic oversills fitted

play in o/s front steering arm

rear silencer strap broken

Pass 30 Sep 2009 91,608 miles

brake fluid reservoir low

o/s rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 30 Sep 2009 91,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid reservoir low

o/s rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2008 87,229 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 87,181 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 80,501 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 80,501 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 76,259 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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N468 ENB is a 1996 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N468 ENB, 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 N468 ENB registered?

N468 ENB is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N468 ENB safe to buy?

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