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4433 DP

1996 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,929 mi
Last recorded91,929 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4433 DP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 91,929 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2026 91,929 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 84,050 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 84,050 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 78,397 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 78,397 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 76,098 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 74,789 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 74,268 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 73,984 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 73,565 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 72,986 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 72,487 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 72,487 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 71,607 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 71,607 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 70,532 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 69,348 miles

Slight play in suspension joints.

Pass 14 Feb 2013 68,525 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 66,604 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 60,827 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 59,676 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 56,963 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 54,944 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 51,712 miles

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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4433 DP is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 4433 DP, 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.

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What year was 4433 DP registered?

4433 DP is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 August 1996.

Is 4433 DP safe to buy?

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