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E7 GET

1996 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,135 mi
Last recorded41,135 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 GET
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 41,135 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 40,609 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 40,477 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 40,443 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

suspension corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2018 40,403 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (ALL) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2017 40,367 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes showing corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (3.5.1i)

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2015 40,356 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 40,356 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 39,786 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)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 39,786 miles

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

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 12 Jul 2008 39,535 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 8 Jun 2007 33,882 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 32,292 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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E7 GET is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 E7 GET, 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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E7 GET is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is E7 GET safe to buy?

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