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N544 NUA

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

172,429 mi
Last recorded172,429 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN544 NUA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 172,429 miles

Minor cracking on tread edges of front tyres

Pass 17 Jun 2014 170,710 miles

both rear tyres have small crackes in tread areas

Fail 13 Jun 2014 170,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have small crackes in tread areas

Fail 6 Jun 2013 167,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s and o/s rear tyres have slight cracking in treads

rear brake pipes sprayed with underseal & all pipes look a bit coroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 167,069 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres have slight cracking in treads

rear brake pipes sprayed with underseal & all pipes look a bit coroded

Fail 30 May 2013 167,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 163,216 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 159,655 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 153,373 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 143,329 miles

differential pinion oil seal leak

Pass 28 Jun 2007 136,351 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 136,351 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 128,377 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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N544 NUA is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N544 NUA, 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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N544 NUA is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N544 NUA safe to buy?

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