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H13 NRX

1996 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

87,014 mi
Last recorded87,014 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 NRX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 87,014 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 86,980 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Sep 2020 86,865 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 86,033 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 85,033 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 79,091 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 79,091 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low effort (3.7.B.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Apr 2016 73,462 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 68,660 miles

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 7 Apr 2014 64,107 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 60,494 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 56,337 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 52,176 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 48,249 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 43,656 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 40,089 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 39,064 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 37,864 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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H13 NRX is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 H13 NRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H13 NRX registered?

H13 NRX is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is H13 NRX safe to buy?

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