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A14 JBX

1996 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1665cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,382 mi
Last recorded117,382 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 JBX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,665cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 117,382 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 117,381 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 100,495 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 98,868 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 95,993 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has damage to side walls

Pass 5 Jun 2014 92,780 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 90,117 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 90,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 88,450 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 86,080 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 86,080 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 83,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 79,436 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 75,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 75,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 71,122 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2005 67,596 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

h/brake lever travel long

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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A14 JBX is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,665cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A14 JBX, 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 A14 JBX registered?

A14 JBX is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for A14 JBX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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