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HC 107

1996 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,503 mi
Last recorded75,503 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC 107
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 75,503 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 71,694 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 71,649 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 71,628 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 71,628 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 71,578 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 71,304 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 71,268 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 71,046 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 70,807 miles

Front & rear brake pipes rusting

Front & rear suspension areas heavily corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 4 Feb 2010 70,807 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front & rear brake pipes rusting

Front & rear suspension areas heavily corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 70,501 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 70,178 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 69,458 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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HC 107 is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HC 107, 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 HC 107 registered?

HC 107 is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 February 1996.

Is HC 107 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HC 107 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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