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T960 NRD

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,106 mi
Last recorded136,106 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT960 NRD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 136,106 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 135,733 miles

Intermittent misfire noticed at idle.

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Handbrake slow to react.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm chassis mount area at bottom of sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around engine to gearbox joint area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 135,733 miles

Intermittent misfire noticed at idle.

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Handbrake slow to react.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm chassis mount area at bottom of sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around engine to gearbox joint area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 135,287 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Apr 2022 134,791 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 134,786 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 134,390 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 133,306 miles

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))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 132,147 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 132,114 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 130,719 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 129,937 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 129,918 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2012 129,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 123,429 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 116,989 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 109,559 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 109,558 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front screen chipped exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 8 Apr 2008 98,297 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 87,691 miles

rear suspension bushes perrishing rear brake pads low

Pass 14 Mar 2006 75,914 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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T960 NRD is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1998 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 87,931 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 T960 NRD, 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 28 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T960 NRD registered?

T960 NRD is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T960 NRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T960 NRD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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