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N665 PHX

1996 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,438 mi
Last recorded158,438 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN665 PHX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 158,438 miles

oil leak.

Pass 15 Oct 2014 157,554 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 154,229 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2012 146,297 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 146,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

air bag light on

both front brake discs badly worn

both rear brake discs badly worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 144,959 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 144,953 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 134,177 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 128,278 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 115,792 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 105,229 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 94,632 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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N665 PHX is a 1996 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N665 PHX, 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 N665 PHX registered?

N665 PHX is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 19 March 1996.

Is N665 PHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N665 PHX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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