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GHZ 8734

1996 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,142 mi
Last recorded163,142 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHZ 8734
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 163,142 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Front wipers worn.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

oil leak.

Pass 24 Nov 2014 156,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 9 Nov 2013 150,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2012 146,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2010 140,270 miles

Oil leak

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

front tyres 225/45r17 rear tyres245/45r17

Fail 30 Jun 2010 140,268 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front tyres 225/45r17 rear tyres245/45r17

Pass 1 Dec 2008 124,561 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 124,521 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 115,817 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 115,817 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 109,343 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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GHZ 8734 is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GHZ 8734, 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 GHZ 8734 registered?

GHZ 8734 is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 December 1996.

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