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H14 PRD

1996 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,931 mi
Last recorded102,931 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 PRD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2019 102,931 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 102,675 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 101,995 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 99,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear nail

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 90,063 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 88,408 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 86,959 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 85,388 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 84,183 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 82,961 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 81,582 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 79,584 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 77,089 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 74,114 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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H14 PRD is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H14 PRD, 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 H14 PRD registered?

H14 PRD is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 January 1996.

Is H14 PRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H14 PRD shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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