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N737 GOT

1996 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,299 mi
Last recorded104,299 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN737 GOT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 104,299 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 104,283 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 104,165 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 104,021 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 103,812 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 103,218 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 101,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly perished

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly perished

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly perished

Small engine oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2018 101,090 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly perished

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly perished

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly perished

Small engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2016 97,808 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 94,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake flexi hose perished

Pass 31 Oct 2013 89,441 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 89,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 86,121 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 86,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake discs surface corrosion

nearside front roll bar link boot split

Pass 21 Apr 2010 85,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front discs & rear discs surface corrosion

rear subframe bushes week

Fail 17 Apr 2010 85,249 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front discs & rear discs surface corrosion

rear subframe bushes week

Pass 7 Aug 2007 84,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2006 82,314 miles

Oil leak

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

rear discs corroided

sill covers fitted

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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N737 GOT is a 1996 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N737 GOT, 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 N737 GOT registered?

N737 GOT is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 20 March 1996.

Is N737 GOT safe to buy?

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