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DCZ 2803

1996 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,806 mi
Last recorded96,806 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 2803
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 96,806 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 96,241 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 92,871 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 92,886 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 92,347 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 92,222 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 92,222 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 89,633 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 85,394 miles

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

oil weep

Pass 19 Sep 2014 75,178 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake pipes waxed not allowing complete inspection.

Fail 19 Sep 2014 75,178 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake pipes waxed not allowing complete inspection.

Pass 15 Dec 2011 73,714 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 71,864 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 69,316 miles

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

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

front exhaust mount bracket corroded

nearside and offside front lower wishbone(rear mounting)bushes worn

nearside and offside rear suspension mounting bushes worn

offside rear tyre damage to inner sidewall

Fail 4 Dec 2009 69,316 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust mount bracket corroded

nearside and offside front lower wishbone(rear mounting)bushes worn

nearside and offside rear suspension mounting bushes worn

offside rear tyre damage to inner sidewall

Fail 2 Sep 2008 56,530 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 56,530 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 52,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 43,684 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 36,313 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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DCZ 2803 is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DCZ 2803, 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 DCZ 2803 registered?

DCZ 2803 is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 May 1996.

Is DCZ 2803 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCZ 2803 shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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