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J90 GMD

1996 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,475 mi
Last recorded112,475 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 GMD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2008 112,475 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2007 98,625 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 98,618 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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J90 GMD is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J90 GMD, 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 J90 GMD?

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What year was J90 GMD registered?

J90 GMD is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is J90 GMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J90 GMD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J90 GMD have outstanding finance?

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