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13-04-HB

1996 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

202,549 mi
Last recorded202,549 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration13-04-HB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,665cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 202,549 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 202,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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13-04-HB is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,665cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 112,776 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 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 13-04-HB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 13-04-HB?

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What year was 13-04-HB registered?

13-04-HB is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 July 1996.

Is 13-04-HB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 13-04-HB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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