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DGZ 2498

1996 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,472 mi
Last recorded32,472 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGZ 2498
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2017 32,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 31,608 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 31,078 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 30,377 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 29,665 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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DGZ 2498 is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DGZ 2498, 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 DGZ 2498 registered?

DGZ 2498 is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 March 1996.

Is DGZ 2498 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGZ 2498 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DGZ 2498 have outstanding finance?

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