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EIG 8560

1996 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,989 mi
Last recorded106,989 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIG 8560
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 106,989 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 94,093 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 93,866 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 87,653 miles

engine has slight oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

unable to fully check outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2010 83,485 miles

Slight oil leak around engine

offside sterring arm slight play

Pass 7 Nov 2009 79,304 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 74,284 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 70,884 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front no plate cracked

Pass 14 Dec 2006 63,723 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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EIG 8560 is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EIG 8560, 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

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What year was EIG 8560 registered?

EIG 8560 is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is EIG 8560 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EIG 8560 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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