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H16 UNN

1996 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

83,435 mi
Last recorded83,435 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 UNN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 83,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 82,996 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 82,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 82,389 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 82,389 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 81,979 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 81,401 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 80,857 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 80,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 80,253 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 79,731 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 79,387 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 79,376 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 78,722 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 77,641 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 76,949 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 76,949 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 76,187 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 74,903 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 73,796 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 73,057 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 72,011 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 70,834 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 70,786 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

ofside rear control arm bush/near side rear control arm bush

play in ofside nearside steering rack

Pass 14 Jul 2008 67,006 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 62,994 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 58,859 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 58,859 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 53,460 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 UNN is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 H16 UNN, 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 H16 UNN registered?

H16 UNN is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 September 1996.

Is H16 UNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H16 UNN shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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