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A11 XAK

1996 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,051 mi
Last recorded79,051 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 XAK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2007 79,051 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 68,568 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 68,568 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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A11 XAK is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A11 XAK, 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 A11 XAK?

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What year was A11 XAK registered?

A11 XAK is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is A11 XAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 XAK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A11 XAK have outstanding finance?

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