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N474 KNK

1996 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,477 mi
Last recorded89,477 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN474 KNK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 89,477 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside front hub assembly

Pass 26 Apr 2010 88,971 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 85,631 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 81,375 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 76,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight misting of oil around steering rack gaiter

Pass 19 Apr 2006 71,720 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 71,644 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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N474 KNK 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 85.7%.

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 N474 KNK, 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 N474 KNK registered?

N474 KNK is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 22 May 1996.

Is N474 KNK safe to buy?

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