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A22 CMR

1996 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

89,201 mi
Last recorded89,201 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 CMR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 89,201 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 88,662 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 88,457 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 87,820 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 87,453 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 86,957 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 85,554 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 84,410 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 84,394 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 83,085 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 81,067 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 76,396 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 73,941 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 73,881 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 71,916 miles

nearside and offside front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers starting to detereorate

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Mar 2012 69,626 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 66,894 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 66,892 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 63,533 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 61,122 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 58,471 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 55,021 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 52,815 miles

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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A22 CMR is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A22 CMR, 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 A22 CMR registered?

A22 CMR is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is A22 CMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 CMR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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