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C12 NOR

1996 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

107,779 mi
Last recorded107,779 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2006
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 NOR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2006 107,779 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake pad light on

parking brake long

rubber doughnut on front of propshaft in poor condition

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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C12 NOR is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 C12 NOR, 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

How do I check the history of C12 NOR?

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What year was C12 NOR registered?

C12 NOR is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 April 1996.

Is C12 NOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C12 NOR shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C12 NOR have outstanding finance?

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