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N71 LGS

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 9999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,288 mi
Last recorded41,288 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN71 LGS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine9,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 41,288 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 37,770 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 36,949 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 36,630 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 36,630 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 36,264 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 35,988 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 35,901 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 35,847 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 35,847 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil leaks from rocker cover gasket.

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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N71 LGS is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 9,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N71 LGS, 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 N71 LGS registered?

N71 LGS is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N71 LGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N71 LGS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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