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N712 HVW

1996 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,553 mi
Last recorded40,553 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN712 HVW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2026 40,553 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 40,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 40,318 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper mount (5.3.2 (c))

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Jun 2023 40,308 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 40,223 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 40,105 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 40,057 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 40,006 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 39,993 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 39,378 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 38,487 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 38,289 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 37,664 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 37,404 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 36,811 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 35,977 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 34,987 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 34,235 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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N712 HVW is a 1996 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N712 HVW, 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

How do I check the history of N712 HVW?

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What year was N712 HVW registered?

N712 HVW is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N712 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N712 HVW shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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