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N97 AJB

1996 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,692 mi
Last recorded121,692 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN97 AJB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2012 121,692 miles

All brake pipes covered with grease

All tyres at 4mm of tread

Pass 22 Sep 2011 121,663 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 121,601 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre iner side wall deteratoin

Pass 25 Mar 2009 121,436 miles

offside rear tyre has a cut in inner sidewall not to cords

Pass 15 Mar 2008 121,206 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 120,841 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 120,284 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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N97 AJB is a 1996 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N97 AJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N97 AJB registered?

N97 AJB is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N97 AJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N97 AJB shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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