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N510 DDY

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,599 mi
Last recorded120,599 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN510 DDY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 120,599 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 120,598 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 120,409 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 119,878 miles

Note: Brake pipes greased.

Pass 1 Sep 2015 119,734 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 119,490 miles

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

note.underbody waxoiled

Pass 2 Jul 2013 119,438 miles

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

note; sill covers fitted

note;brake pipes greased

Pass 23 Apr 2012 119,368 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 119,173 miles

play in n/s and o/s steering arms

Pass 9 Apr 2010 117,828 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 115,534 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 115,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 114,136 miles

slight movement at offside of steering rack

Fail 14 Apr 2008 114,135 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight movement at offside of steering rack

Pass 30 Mar 2007 113,424 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 106,995 miles

both mainline brake pipes pitted slightly at rear

slight leak at exhaust downpipe

Fail 30 Mar 2006 106,955 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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N510 DDY is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N510 DDY, 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 N510 DDY registered?

N510 DDY is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 8 May 1996.

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