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HKZ 5795

1996 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,218 mi
Last recorded84,218 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2006
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKZ 5795
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2006 84,218 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 84,218 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HKZ 5795 is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HKZ 5795, 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

How do I check the history of HKZ 5795?

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What year was HKZ 5795 registered?

HKZ 5795 is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is HKZ 5795 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HKZ 5795 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HKZ 5795 have outstanding finance?

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