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N83 HTP

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,817 mi
Last recorded163,817 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN83 HTP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 163,817 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 162,366 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 158,957 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 154,635 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 145,601 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 148,033 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 148,033 miles

Centre Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 144,267 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 139,486 miles

rear tyres on legal limit

uneven rear braking on rear

Fail 19 Jun 2010 139,360 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 123,938 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 123,893 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 114,933 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2008 114,933 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 110,247 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 106,133 miles
Pass 13 May 2005 101,693 miles
Fail 12 May 2005 101,693 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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N83 HTP is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N83 HTP, 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 N83 HTP registered?

N83 HTP is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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