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A12 XAY

1996 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

12,091 mi
Last recorded12,091 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 XAY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2014 12,091 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2014 12,091 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 9,545 miles

Oil leak

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 15 Apr 2014 9,545 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 May 2013 6,593 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 May 2012 3,094 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 3,094 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2011 110,623 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2010 104,449 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres starting to crack on sidewall as is the nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Feb 2010 104,444 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres starting to crack on sidewall as is the nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Feb 2009 100,835 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 100,835 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 98,741 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 94,636 miles

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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A12 XAY is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 A12 XAY, 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 A12 XAY registered?

A12 XAY is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is A12 XAY safe to buy?

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