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N69 COG

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,803 mi
Last recorded84,803 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN69 COG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2012 84,803 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 75,267 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET NOT CONNECTED BUT EXHAUST IS STILL SUPPORTED.

ENGINE HAS AN OIL LEAK.

O/S/F DROP LINK TOP RUBBER SPLIT.

RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 64,341 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 64,289 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 31 Jan 2009 51,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 51,944 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 40,661 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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N69 COG is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N69 COG, 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 N69 COG registered?

N69 COG is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is N69 COG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N69 COG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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