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A14 RMT

1996 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,631 mi
Last recorded117,631 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 RMT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2008 117,631 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2007 105,862 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 105,862 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 92,026 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 92,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 RMT is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A14 RMT, 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 RMT registered?

A14 RMT is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 April 1996.

Is A14 RMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 RMT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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