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E6 VMF

1996 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,339 mi
Last recorded122,339 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

RegistrationE6 VMF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 122,339 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 120,244 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 119,237 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 116,955 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 114,637 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 114,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour HID's fitted (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour HID's fitted (1.7.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 113,201 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 19 Oct 2015 113,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

offside front tyre has age related cracks

oil leak

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 27 Sep 2014 110,083 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 107,179 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 103,741 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 102,882 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 101,066 miles

Engine oil reading min on the dip stick.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 101,014 miles

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

Engine oil reading min on the dip stick.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 98,436 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 98,436 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 93,506 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 90,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 85,401 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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E6 VMF is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 E6 VMF, 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.

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What year was E6 VMF registered?

E6 VMF is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 July 1996.

Is E6 VMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E6 VMF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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