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DSZ 779

1996 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,487 mi
Last recorded93,487 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSZ 779
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 93,487 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 93,304 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 93,265 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 93,120 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 92,567 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 92,127 miles

corrosion on front suspension legs

front brake hoses cracking

front brake pad wear

rear number plate

Pass 29 Aug 2015 87,192 miles

n/s/r arch corrosion

o/s/f and n/s/f flexi cracking and perishing

Pass 4 Sep 2014 82,808 miles

front brake pads worn low

n/s/f tyre cracking/perishing

o/s/f n/s/f flexi brake pipes cracking/perishing

Pass 10 Sep 2013 79,818 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 5 Sep 2013 79,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 31 Aug 2012 752,636 miles

main brake pipe corrossion

rear brake pipes borderline

Pass 31 Aug 2011 71,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 66,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 61,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s backbox bracket corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2009 61,748 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s backbox bracket corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2008 58,011 miles

Both front wiper blades split.

Pass 6 Aug 2007 53,641 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 49,448 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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DSZ 779 is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DSZ 779, 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 DSZ 779 registered?

DSZ 779 is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is DSZ 779 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSZ 779 shows 18 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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