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G16 BDD

1996 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests35 (26 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate74.3%

Mileage

120,363 mi
Last recorded120,363 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 BDD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

26 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 120,363 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 120,362 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 145,969 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 134,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 130,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 130,697 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured x2 places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Side lamp/brake lamp on reserve lamp.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 126,803 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 123,041 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 118,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 3 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advise on all rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2020 118,581 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 3 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise on all rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2019 112,515 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 106,207 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 106,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 99,457 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

advise under tray covers fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2017 99,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

advise under tray covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2016 95,657 miles

Nearside Front advise front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Sep 2015 146,236 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 93,604 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise offside rear tyre low on inside edge

Fail 24 Feb 2015 93,604 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise offside rear tyre low on inside edge

Pass 17 Mar 2014 135,406 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 90,506 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise offside rear tyre worn low on inside edge

Pass 25 Feb 2013 88,316 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 124,630 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 124,627 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 85,152 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 116,312 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 116,312 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 77,556 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 112,239 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 104,297 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 100,500 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 100,500 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 88,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 27 Sep 2006 86,159 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 85,643 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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G16 BDD is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.3%.

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 G16 BDD, 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 G16 BDD registered?

G16 BDD is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is G16 BDD safe to buy?

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