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GNZ 6814

1996 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

193,336 mi
Last recorded193,336 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNZ 6814
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,665cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 193,336 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 189,012 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s/front fog lamp missing

n/s/front tyre worn on both edges

o/s/front tyre nearly bald inner & worn outer edges

o/s/rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2010 189,012 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s/front fog lamp missing

n/s/front tyre worn on both edges

o/s/front tyre nearly bald inner & worn outer edges

o/s/rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2009 180,083 miles

hand brake has high travel

Fail 23 Oct 2009 180,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

hand brake has high travel

Pass 17 Oct 2008 171,104 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 160,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear tyres wearing on inner edges + nails in tyres

Pass 16 Oct 2007 160,440 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear tyres wearing on inner edges + nails in tyres

Pass 19 Oct 2006 155,976 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

off side handbrake slighty lower presure

Pass 3 Oct 2005 148,700 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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GNZ 6814 is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GNZ 6814, 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 GNZ 6814 registered?

GNZ 6814 is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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