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H16 MRF

1996 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

144,748 mi
Last recorded144,748 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 MRF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 144,748 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 144,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 135,180 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 135,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 124,725 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 112,256 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 112,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 103,472 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 103,472 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 99,440 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 99,313 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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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H16 MRF is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H16 MRF, 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 H16 MRF registered?

H16 MRF is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is H16 MRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H16 MRF shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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