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N916 BEG

1996 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,918 mi
Last recorded102,918 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN916 BEG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 102,918 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 95,141 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 94,707 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 94,707 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 94,021 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 93,910 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2010 92,293 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 92,293 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)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 90,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 85,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Slight damage to nearside front wheel

Pass 14 Aug 2008 85,286 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 85,286 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 84,921 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 84,603 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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N916 BEG is a 1996 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N916 BEG, 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 N916 BEG registered?

N916 BEG is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N916 BEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N916 BEG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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