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A13 RDN

1996 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

175,069 mi
Last recorded175,069 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 RDN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2009 175,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2008 165,859 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 165,859 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2006 154,627 miles

OSF COIL SPRING IN POOR CONDITION.

RUBBING SOUND FROM THE AREA OF THE STEERING WHEEL.

Fail 17 Nov 2006 154,576 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

FRONT TYRES HAVE TOUCHED THE INNER WINGS AT SOME TIME.

NSR TYRE TREAD IS LOW.

OSF COIL SPRING IN POOR CONDITION.

RUBBING SOUND FROM AREA FROM STEERING WHEEL.

TRACKING NEEDED TO BE CHECKED.

Pass 14 Nov 2005 142,509 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 142,362 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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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A13 RDN is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 A13 RDN, 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 A13 RDN registered?

A13 RDN is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is A13 RDN safe to buy?

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