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N74 NTL

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,756 mi
Last recorded151,756 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN74 NTL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 151,756 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 150,300 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 149,905 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 147,799 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 146,325 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 146,325 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 145,295 miles

corrosion on o/s/r jack point

Fail 22 Oct 2015 145,295 miles

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

corrosion on o/s/r jack point

Pass 4 Sep 2014 144,312 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 140,617 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 132,780 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 121,466 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 109,734 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 109,734 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 98,679 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 92,352 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 92,352 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 85,220 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 79,712 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 79,712 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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N74 NTL is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N74 NTL, 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 N74 NTL registered?

N74 NTL is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 7 March 1996.

Is N74 NTL safe to buy?

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