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G6 WTY

1996 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,108 mi
Last recorded71,108 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG6 WTY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 71,108 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 70,753 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 69,611 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 69,603 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 67,821 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 63,928 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 63,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 59,489 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 59,487 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 47,608 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 46,944 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 46,944 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 41,112 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 38,204 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 38,107 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 37,771 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 37,616 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 37,264 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 36,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 35,736 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 34,816 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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G6 WTY is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G6 WTY, 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 G6 WTY registered?

G6 WTY is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 January 1996.

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