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D3 BUR

1996 BMW 3 Series

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,865 mi
Last recorded154,865 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 BUR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 154,865 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 149,375 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 149,373 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation parking brake (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 6 Feb 2015 147,333 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 147,328 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 146,296 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 142,394 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 139,844 miles

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 31 Oct 2006 134,605 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 134,605 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both wipers deterioating

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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D3 BUR is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D3 BUR, 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 D3 BUR registered?

D3 BUR is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is D3 BUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 BUR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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