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N750 AAW

1996 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,826 mi
Last recorded105,826 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN750 AAW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 105,826 miles

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

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

Offside water in head light unit output reducing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 105,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (strut holed) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside water in head light unit output reducing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 103,333 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s upper shocker bushes deteriorating

parking brake efficiency only just met @ 16%

Pass 15 Aug 2017 101,286 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 101,286 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2016 98,618 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 96,513 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 96,511 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 90,502 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 80,718 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag warning light on

Fail 16 Aug 2012 80,704 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag warning light on

Pass 5 May 2011 65,048 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2010 60,048 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 58,921 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all metal brake pipes greased

full engine undertray fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2008 58,474 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 57,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 53,873 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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N750 AAW is a 1996 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N750 AAW, 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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N750 AAW is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 25 March 1996.

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