MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,638 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EIG 6552 is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 EIG 6552, 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 EIG 6552 registered?
EIG 6552 is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 June 1996.
Is EIG 6552 safe to buy?
The MOT history for EIG 6552 shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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