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36 JEN

1996 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,581 mi
Last recorded67,581 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration36 JEN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 67,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 67,527 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 67,500 miles

both front tyres cracking on sidewall

Fail 9 Mar 2015 67,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 29 Jun 2010 66,810 miles

Offside and nearside front bottom ball joint compliance bushes worn

Pass 12 May 2009 65,158 miles

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

Nearside exhaust heatshield loose.

Nearside front tyre outer wall is damaged.

Offside bonnet stay clip missing.

Fail 12 May 2009 65,158 miles

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

Nearside exhaust heatshield loose.

Nearside front tyre outer wall is damaged.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside bonnet stay clip missing.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 58,455 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2008 58,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2007 51,648 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 51,648 miles

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

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

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

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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36 JEN is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 36 JEN, 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

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What year was 36 JEN registered?

36 JEN is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is 36 JEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 36 JEN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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