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JRL 1L

1996 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,200 mi
Last recorded43,200 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRL 1L
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 43,200 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Mar 2025 43,169 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 43,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 43,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 42,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 42,573 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 42,451 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 41,771 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 41,400 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 40,674 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 40,203 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 39,984 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 39,485 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 39,250 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 38,493 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 38,205 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 37,247 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 34,746 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 34,099 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 33,041 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 30,112 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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JRL 1L is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 JRL 1L, 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 JRL 1L registered?

JRL 1L is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is JRL 1L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRL 1L shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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