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N91 BFL

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,738 mi
Last recorded104,738 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN91 BFL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 104,738 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 104,109 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 101,618 miles

Oil leak

exhaust centre mountings perished & weak

Pass 4 Jan 2013 98,487 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 93,911 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 92,583 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 85,966 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 76,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front inner steering rack arm has slight play

offside front tyre slightly out of shape

oil leak from rear diff

oil level low

tracking needs adjustment

Fail 28 Mar 2008 76,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside front inner steering rack arm has slight play

offside front tyre slightly out of shape

oil leak from rear diff

oil level low

tracking needs adjustment

Pass 16 Mar 2007 59,928 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 59,928 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 53,476 miles

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

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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N91 BFL 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 83.3%.

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 N91 BFL, 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 N91 BFL registered?

N91 BFL is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 1996.

Is N91 BFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N91 BFL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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