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A10 HLT

1996 BMW 3 Series

Purple Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,026 mi
Last recorded108,026 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 HLT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Mar 2013 108,026 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 102,401 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 94,733 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 88,947 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 84,531 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 79,130 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 74,186 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 68,211 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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A10 HLT is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Purple with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A10 HLT, 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 A10 HLT registered?

A10 HLT is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 February 1996.

Is A10 HLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 HLT shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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