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N844 HTU

1996 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

126,784 mi
Last recorded126,784 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN844 HTU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 126,784 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 126,438 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 126,416 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 126,282 miles

Nearside Front side light bulb a bit dim

a bit of play in rack

third stop light one bulb out

washer spray poor

wiper motor slow speed not working?

Fail 30 Jul 2018 126,268 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system pipe going in to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Headlamp aim too far to the right both sides been reset (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front side light bulb a bit dim

a bit of play in rack

third stop light one bulb out

washer spray poor

wiper motor slow speed not working?

Pass 1 Aug 2017 125,510 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 124,872 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 123,604 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 123,093 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 121,541 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 121,541 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 May 2012 117,241 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 114,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 110,208 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 105,178 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 101,601 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 93,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake warning light staying on.

dampness around area of power steering pipes.

offside rear lower suspension bush worn. †both anti roll bar link bottom ball joint covers split.

steering wheel does not sit straight.

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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N844 HTU is a 1996 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 N844 HTU, 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 N844 HTU registered?

N844 HTU is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 17 April 1996.

Is N844 HTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N844 HTU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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