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E14 SDW

1996 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

85,201 mi
Last recorded85,201 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE14 SDW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 85,201 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 83,856 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 82,948 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 82,525 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 82,165 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 81,713 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 81,333 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 80,776 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 80,479 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 79,881 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 79,670 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 79,670 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 79,090 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 78,567 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 76,743 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 75,503 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 71,575 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 68,671 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 65,837 miles

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front brake slighty binding

Pass 1 Jun 2007 65,194 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 57,411 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 57,408 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 5 Jun 2006 57,400 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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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E14 SDW is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 E14 SDW, 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

How do I check the history of E14 SDW?

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What year was E14 SDW registered?

E14 SDW is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 June 1996.

Is E14 SDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E14 SDW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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