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H845 HTN

1996 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

134,439 mi
Last recorded134,439 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH845 HTN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 134,439 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 134,437 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 116,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 116,830 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 112,253 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 112,015 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 111,891 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside brake pipes to flexible hoses heavily greased making full inspection difficult (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2016 111,686 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear at flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2015 111,520 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 111,189 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 111,189 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 110,239 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 109,984 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 109,538 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 107,728 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 105,643 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 101,042 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 96,995 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 91,348 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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H845 HTN is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 H845 HTN, 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 H845 HTN registered?

H845 HTN is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 June 1996.

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