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N802 TDW

1996 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,580 mi
Last recorded113,580 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN802 TDW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 113,580 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Exhaust blow at front section area.

Exhaust heat shield insecure at rear section area.

Fail 2 Oct 2017 113,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine oil leaks.

Exhaust blow at front section area.

Exhaust heat shield insecure at rear section area.

Pass 10 Oct 2015 111,538 miles

N/S/R Flexible brake hose damaged.

Engine oil leaks.

N/S/F Shock absorber has slight oil leak.

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection.

Rear tyres worn.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 108,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 90,647 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 87,806 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 84,154 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 77,688 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 71,143 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 59,877 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jan 2007 59,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 51,330 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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N802 TDW is a 1996 BMW M3 in Black 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 N802 TDW, 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 N802 TDW registered?

N802 TDW is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 3 June 1996.

Is N802 TDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N802 TDW 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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