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N94 CVP

1996 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,301 mi
Last recorded101,301 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN94 CVP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 101,301 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

diff pinion seal slight leak

Pass 11 May 2018 101,233 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover broken.

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover broken.

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

Rear Rear differential has slight leak.

Fail 11 May 2018 101,231 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover broken.

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover broken.

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

Rear Rear differential has slight leak.

Pass 10 May 2017 101,169 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint near pump (2.3.3b)

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)

Offside Rear shock absorber cover broken

rear differential leaking

Fail 10 May 2017 101,165 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint near pump (2.3.3b)

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)

Offside Rear shock absorber cover broken

rear differential leaking

Pass 19 May 2016 101,105 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal near pump (2.3.3b)

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)

Offside Rear shock absorber cover broken

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 12 May 2015 100,963 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

gearbox rear seal leaking

osr shock absorber dust cover broken

rear diff seal laeking

rear tyres 2/3 mm

Pass 9 May 2014 100,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 1 May 2013 100,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres distorted

n/s/r tyre wearing at 2mm

o/s/r tyre wearing at 2.5mm

rear diff leaking oil!

Pass 4 May 2012 100,104 miles

Both rear shocks at top mount are slightly corroded

Both rear tyres slightly distorted

Pass 26 Apr 2011 99,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear shock absorbers piston rods corroded at top!

Pass 7 May 2010 98,855 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 98,821 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front anti roll bar link rubber boots split

Pass 30 Apr 2009 97,680 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 97,680 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 2 May 2008 95,554 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 93,056 miles

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

nearside rear reverse lamp not working

oil leak from rear diff.

slight imbalance on handbrake efficiency

Pass 5 May 2006 90,482 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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N94 CVP is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N94 CVP, 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 N94 CVP registered?

N94 CVP is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 14 March 1996.

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