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N84 RDF

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,591 mi
Last recorded89,591 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN84 RDF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 89,591 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 85,126 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 255,313 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2013 238,635 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 217,882 miles

front discs slightly worn

Fail 7 Apr 2012 216,794 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 200,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 182,932 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 157,393 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 136,946 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 116,489 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 100,247 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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N84 RDF is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N84 RDF, 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 N84 RDF registered?

N84 RDF is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 15 April 1996.

Is N84 RDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N84 RDF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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