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N608 THO

1996 BMW M3

White Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,611 mi
Last recorded159,611 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN608 THO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 159,611 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 157,830 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 154,883 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

offside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 29 Nov 2011 154,814 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all 4 tyres have some slight sidewall damage but no ply or cord exposed

Fail 28 Oct 2011 154,751 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

nearside rear sill rusted

Pass 22 Oct 2010 15,313 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside rear shock absorber damp

oil leak at differential

Pass 21 Oct 2009 145,875 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front lower arm rear bushes perished

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front shock absorber damp

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 3 Oct 2008 133,169 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 121,228 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 108,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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N608 THO is a 1996 BMW M3 in White with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N608 THO, 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 N608 THO registered?

N608 THO is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 3 April 1996.

Is N608 THO safe to buy?

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