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N662 NGC

1996 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,574 mi
Last recorded53,574 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN662 NGC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 53,574 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 53,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 52,986 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 51,759 miles

Front number plate damaged/dirty but unlikely to be misread.

Fail 18 Jun 2012 51,759 miles

Front number plate damaged/dirty but unlikely to be misread.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 50,892 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 49,524 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2010 49,524 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 48,244 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2009 48,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 46,684 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2007 45,503 miles

oil warninglight on oil level over max

various oil leaks

Fail 31 May 2007 45,503 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil warning light on oil level over max

various oil leaks

Pass 6 Jun 2006 44,558 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 44,552 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N662 NGC is a 1996 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N662 NGC, 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 N662 NGC registered?

N662 NGC is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 12 June 1996.

Is N662 NGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N662 NGC shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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