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GBZ 2881

1996 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

148,445 mi
Last recorded148,445 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBZ 2881
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 148,445 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 148,444 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 146,753 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 146,730 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault dash (1.6 (b))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated Both Rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 145,995 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 145,965 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 141,843 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 141,647 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 139,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 138,968 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 138,837 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 131,663 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front floor corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2016 131,421 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill near suspension mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front floor corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2015 122,374 miles

n/s/f seat belt stalk cover missing

o/s/f wing corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2014 115,967 miles

n/s/f seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 24 Jun 2014 115,890 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 24 Jun 2013 104,810 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 98,771 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 92,027 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2010 85,758 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 78,890 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 78,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 69,971 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 69,647 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 66,097 miles

N/S/F seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated and trim missing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 65,961 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

N/S/F seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated and trim missing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 60,730 miles

exhaust to gearbox bracket is heavily corroded

rear metal brake pipes are corroding

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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GBZ 2881 is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 GBZ 2881, 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 GBZ 2881 registered?

GBZ 2881 is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 October 1996.

Is GBZ 2881 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBZ 2881 shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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