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J8 PLK

1996 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

166,392 mi
Last recorded166,392 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 PLK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2008 166,392 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside and offside rear suspension bushes worn

Fail 10 Nov 2008 166,391 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight wear evident rear suspension bushes

Fail 13 Sep 2008 116,383 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

near side head lamp cracked

Fail 19 Aug 2008 166,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside and offside rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 4 Jul 2007 163,977 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2007 163,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 157,196 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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J8 PLK is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J8 PLK, 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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J8 PLK is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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