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RDZ 3370

1996 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,549 mi
Last recorded120,549 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW M3100,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDZ 3370
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2011 120,549 miles

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

airbag warning light on indicating a fault

Fail 5 Apr 2011 120,547 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

air bag warning light on indicating a fault

lower engine covers insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2009 117,302 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 117,262 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 115,257 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Nov 2008 115,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 112,500 miles

front pads near limits both front tyres near linits off side front tyre slight cut uneven wear on tyresbrake pipes to rear slight corrosion slight oil leaks on power steering suspension low

Fail 6 Oct 2006 108,509 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 108,509 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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RDZ 3370 is a 1996 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RDZ 3370, 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

How do I check the history of RDZ 3370?

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What year was RDZ 3370 registered?

RDZ 3370 is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 15 July 1996.

Is RDZ 3370 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDZ 3370 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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