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N707 HLU

1996 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,315 mi
Last recorded136,315 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN707 HLU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 136,315 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 136,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

front brake discs slighty worn

gearbox oil leak

rear axle oil leak

rear brake discs slighty worn only just within mot pass

Fail 26 Jun 2009 133,453 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted. Unable to check all prescribed areas

Pass 26 Jun 2009 133,453 miles

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted. Unable to check all prescribed areas

Pass 28 Jun 2008 127,516 miles

Oil leak

Sill trims fitted. Unable to check all prescribed areas

Fail 25 Jun 2008 127,505 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Sill trims fitted. Unable to check all prescribed areas

Fail 26 Jun 2007 123,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Plastic covers fitted to sills & under engine

front diff seal leaking

Pass 26 Jun 2007 123,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Plastic covers fitted to sills & under engine

front diff seal leaking

Pass 13 Jun 2006 118,146 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

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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N707 HLU is a 1996 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N707 HLU, 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 N707 HLU registered?

N707 HLU is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 23 May 1996.

Is N707 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N707 HLU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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