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N705 APU

1996 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,177 mi
Last recorded118,177 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN705 APU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 118,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front wipers smire but still clear screen

play in nsf and osf steering arms

Fail 26 Apr 2012 118,174 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front wipers smire but still clear screen

play in nsf and osf steering arms

Pass 13 Feb 2009 117,507 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 117,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 116,676 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 116,671 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2007 110,198 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 120,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N705 APU is a 1996 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N705 APU, 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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N705 APU is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 4 January 1996.

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