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C2 ADK

1996 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,369 mi
Last recorded31,369 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 ADK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 31,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 31,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 28,777 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 28,657 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 28,657 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 28,553 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 28,202 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 27,484 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 27,237 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 26,172 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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C2 ADK is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C2 ADK, 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 C2 ADK registered?

C2 ADK is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is C2 ADK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 ADK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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