MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,578 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced By jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
slight oil leak from diff
small corrosion patch next to offside rear trailing arm bolt point
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
slight oil leak from diff
small corrosion patch next to offside rear trailing arm bolt point
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes
all discs pitted
front coil springs corroded
adjust windscreen washers.
clean/renew wiper blades
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
a.both front tyres worn
a.both rear metal brake pipes corroded and slightly pitted
a.o/s/r jacking block missing
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N942 COV is a 1996 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 N942 COV, 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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N942 COV is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 29 April 1996.
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