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CLZ 3866

1996 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,466 mi
Last recorded129,466 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLZ 3866
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 129,466 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2013 129,387 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2012 125,392 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 125,392 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 116,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 116,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 109,856 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 100,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 100,229 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 93,865 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses slightly perished.

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 93,865 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses slightly perished.

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 85,270 miles

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

Front flexible brake hoses slightly perished.

Pass 10 Jul 2006 74,150 miles

Heat shield over rear silencer loose.

Rear silencer slightly corroded.

Rear track control arm front bushes slightly worn.

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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CLZ 3866 is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CLZ 3866, 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 CLZ 3866 registered?

CLZ 3866 is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 April 1996.

Is CLZ 3866 safe to buy?

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