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D17 MAW

1996 BMW 3 Series

Purple Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,805 mi
Last recorded108,805 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 MAW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 108,805 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 102,579 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2011 100,875 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 96,633 miles

rear discs rusted

slight play in o/s lower arm rear bush

Pass 8 May 2009 92,436 miles

both front tyres edges worn

Pass 5 Apr 2008 85,693 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 79,801 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 71,185 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 71,185 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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D17 MAW is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Purple with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 D17 MAW, 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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What year was D17 MAW registered?

D17 MAW is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is D17 MAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D17 MAW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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