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N567 LWX

1996 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,827 mi
Last recorded100,827 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN567 LWX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 100,827 miles

airbag warning light on dash

brake pad warning light on dash

engine oil leaks

engine running lumpy

exhaust system corroded

metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

plastic covers fitted to sills

slight play in nsf lower ball joint

slight play in nsr lower arm bushes

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Fail 17 Sep 2011 100,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

airbag warning light on dash

brake pad warning light on dash

engine oil leaks

engine running lumpy

exhaust system corroded

metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

plastic covers fitted to sills

slight play in nsf lower ball joint

slight play in nsr lower arm bushes

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 9 Sep 2010 99,024 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 98,093 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 97,603 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 96,660 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 95,943 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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N567 LWX is a 1996 BMW M3 in Silver 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 N567 LWX, 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 N567 LWX registered?

N567 LWX is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N567 LWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N567 LWX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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