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P83 UFG

1996 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,102 mi
Last recorded90,102 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP83 UFG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 90,102 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 82,108 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 73,225 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 69,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire detatched and pad wear indicator light on

Pass 14 Sep 2017 67,620 miles

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 62,147 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 61,985 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 61,697 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 61,349 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2013 62,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front wipers in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2012 60,993 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 60,212 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2010 59,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 57,799 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 57,799 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 55,654 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 53,819 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 52,023 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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P83 UFG is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 P83 UFG, 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 P83 UFG registered?

P83 UFG is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 August 1996.

Is P83 UFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P83 UFG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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