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C7 BAT

1996 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

87,567 mi
Last recorded87,567 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 BAT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 87,567 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 86,865 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 86,547 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 86,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 85,776 miles

Offside sill corroded

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded ..will require attention

Pass 6 May 2021 85,377 miles

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

corrosion to offside outer sill and rear wheel arch

Pass 18 May 2020 85,029 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 84,630 miles

corrosion around the offside front jacking point

Pass 16 May 2018 83,388 miles

corrosion to floor around the offside front jacking point

imbalance to front brakes shown on increase and decrease

Pass 9 May 2017 82,419 miles

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

both rear metal brake pipes corroded, only just acceptable

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 17 May 2016 81,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 79,789 miles

Exhaust system mountings corroded and loose and require attention.

High imbalance on front brakes aon apply and release check.

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2014 77,911 miles

Centre exhaust mounting deteriorated.

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

rear exhaust mounting bracket missing..

Pass 23 May 2013 75,338 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front to centre exhaust mounting weak and corroded.

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Rear exhaust box not fully supported.

Pass 18 May 2012 71,030 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Sticker over electric roof warning light which is on

Fail 17 May 2012 71,029 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Sticker over electric roof warning light which is on

Fail 20 May 2011 66,798 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

High imbalance on rear brakes. 27%..

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2011 66,798 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

High imbalance on rear brakes. 27%..

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2010 63,331 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 59,729 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Movement in both lower ball joint mounting rubbers.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 May 2008 56,386 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 56,386 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2007 51,832 miles

see advisory sheet number 264654047459

Fail 24 May 2007 51,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

front washers badly aimed

heavy age cracking on front tyres

play in front lower arm joints and bushes

rear brake discs worn

Pass 17 May 2006 48,317 miles

both front tyres perishing to outer side walls

rear brake pads wearing low

slight wear to the front and rear brake discs

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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C7 BAT is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 C7 BAT, 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.

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C7 BAT is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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