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N492 NGJ

1996 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

78,262 mi
Last recorded78,262 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN492 NGJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 78,262 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 77,584 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 75,148 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output has moisture in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and unable to fully assess due to access (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 75,148 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and unable to fully assess due to access (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 73,872 miles

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

Rear Oil leak diff seal ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 73,319 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damaged due to contact with vehicle body

Offside Rear tyre side wall damaged due to contact with vehicle body

washers poor

Pass 27 Jun 2014 72,840 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear diff seal weeping

Pass 7 Jun 2013 71,965 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 71,362 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 68,131 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 65,133 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 62,498 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 60,717 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 60,030 miles

all four brake discs slightly corroded

all four tyres have cuts in the tread but not deep enough to expose the cords

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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N492 NGJ is a 1996 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 N492 NGJ, 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 N492 NGJ registered?

N492 NGJ is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 25 June 1996.

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