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N806 SNR

1996 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,384 mi
Last recorded37,384 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN806 SNR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2024 37,384 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 37,345 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 36,877 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 May 2017 35,780 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 May 2016 33,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

auxiliary drive belts perished

corrosion at jacking points

nearside rear tyre worn low centre of tread

offside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge and may split open soon, advise replacement

play offside of steering rack

Pass 28 May 2010 15,682 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 11,856 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 8,818 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 6,816 miles

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

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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N806 SNR is a 1996 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N806 SNR, 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 N806 SNR registered?

N806 SNR is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 8 May 1996.

Is N806 SNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N806 SNR shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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