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H19 PRM

1996 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,354 mi
Last recorded98,354 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH19 PRM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2012 98,354 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 93,419 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 90,435 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 87,774 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 84,332 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 80,468 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 80,285 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 72,097 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 72,078 miles

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

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

n/s front tyres worn low

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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H19 PRM is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H19 PRM, 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 H19 PRM registered?

H19 PRM is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 June 1996.

Is H19 PRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H19 PRM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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