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BNZ 5656

1996 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,959 mi
Last recorded114,959 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 5656
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 114,959 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 113,730 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 112,171 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2016 112,144 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 111,811 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 111,178 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

cut in nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 22 Mar 2013 110,426 miles

bothside rear tyre starting to wear inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2013 110,426 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

bothside rear tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2012 109,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 108,865 miles

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

oil near power steering pipes

power steering pipes starting to corrode

Pass 29 Mar 2010 107,098 miles

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

power steering pipe starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jan 2009 106,186 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre wall

nearside rear tyre starting to wear inner edge

power steering pipes starting to corrode

Fail 17 Jan 2009 106,184 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cut in nearside rear tyre wall

nearside rear tyre starting to wear inner edge

power steering pipes starting to corrode

Pass 12 Jan 2008 105,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 104,616 miles

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

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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BNZ 5656 is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BNZ 5656, 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 BNZ 5656 registered?

BNZ 5656 is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is BNZ 5656 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 5656 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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