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N583 SEC

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,944 mi
Last recorded147,944 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN583 SEC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 147,944 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 147,246 miles

rear jacking points slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2017 147,117 miles

both rear jacking points slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2012 142,008 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 6 Jul 2011 132,271 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 132,245 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 125,636 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 100,003 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 100,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 89,998 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 81,560 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 81,659 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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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N583 SEC is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N583 SEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N583 SEC registered?

N583 SEC is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N583 SEC safe to buy?

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