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N76 UPK

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,700 mi
Last recorded125,700 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN76 UPK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 125,700 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 125,667 miles

Underside of body corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2021 125,651 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underside corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2014 124,894 miles

all discs rusty

rear tyres close to limits

some brake pipes rusty/corroding

Pass 10 Jan 2012 124,877 miles

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

brake pipes rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2010 122,671 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 117,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 114,058 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 114,055 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 102,815 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 102,725 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 96,996 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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N76 UPK is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N76 UPK, 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 N76 UPK registered?

N76 UPK is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N76 UPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N76 UPK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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