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N46 PWV

1996 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,078 mi
Last recorded170,078 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN46 PWV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 170,078 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 180,078 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2010 179,601 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 165,249 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 164,834 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Near side front steering arm has slight play and movement.

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 149,529 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 149,529 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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N46 PWV is a 1996 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N46 PWV, 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 N46 PWV registered?

N46 PWV is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is N46 PWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N46 PWV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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