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N771 JWX

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,523 mi
Last recorded101,523 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN771 JWX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 101,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 100,724 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2010 99,750 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly worn

Nearside steering rack has wear

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2010 99,723 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly worn

Nearside steering rack has wear

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2008 97,992 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 93,965 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play at n/s inner rack joint

Pass 4 May 2006 92,765 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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N771 JWX is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N771 JWX, 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 N771 JWX registered?

N771 JWX is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 14 February 1996.

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