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HRZ 7276

1996 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,106 mi
Last recorded106,106 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRZ 7276
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 106,106 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 26,108 miles

nearside hand brake performance weak

non std number plated

screen has dark top tint

Fail 5 Mar 2014 26,108 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

nearside hand brake performance weak

non std number plated

screen has dark top tint

Pass 31 Jan 2013 114,738 miles

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

replace front and rear reg plates

Pass 29 Nov 2011 110,574 miles

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

slight weakness to front lower wishbone bushes

Pass 17 Nov 2010 106,752 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 102,644 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 96,224 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 89,920 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn close to limit:- recommend new as soon as possible.

Pass 30 Nov 2006 84,396 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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HRZ 7276 is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HRZ 7276, 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 HRZ 7276 registered?

HRZ 7276 is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is HRZ 7276 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRZ 7276 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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