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JAZ 3604

1996 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 1665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,351 mi
Last recorded151,351 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 3604
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,665cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2008 151,351 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 137,149 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 120,811 miles

both front brake hoses starting to crack

front lower suspension arms inner bushes starting to wear

front number plate starting to discolour

nearside front tyre tread outer edge worn low

rear exhaust pipe rusty

slight exhaust leak from front

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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JAZ 3604 is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,665cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JAZ 3604, 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 JAZ 3604?

You can check the full history of JAZ 3604 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JAZ 3604 registered?

JAZ 3604 is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is JAZ 3604 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAZ 3604 shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JAZ 3604 have outstanding finance?

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