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EEY 46X

1996 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,237 mi
Last recorded134,237 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEY 46X
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2021 134,237 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 132,126 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 130,615 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 127,830 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 123,193 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 118,940 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 115,180 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 110,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 106,611 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 100,816 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 96,320 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 92,121 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 86,544 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 82,679 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 77,125 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 70,127 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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EEY 46X is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EEY 46X, 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 EEY 46X?

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What year was EEY 46X registered?

EEY 46X is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is EEY 46X safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEY 46X shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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