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K16 JRJ

1996 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

160,274 mi
Last recorded160,274 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 JRJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 160,274 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 149,377 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 143,454 miles
Fail 23 May 2014

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 142,732 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 142,729 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 141,088 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 141,079 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2010 141,072 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

ALL INDICATORS STARTING TO SHOW WHITE

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES GREASED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

CENTRE EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTING DETERIORATED

NEARSIDE FRONT FLOORPAN DAMAGED

NOISE FROM REAR WHEELS WHEN TURNING....POSSIBLY SHOES ADRIFT IN REAR DRUMS

Fail 12 May 2008 124,661 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 May 2008 124,661 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 May 2007 111,928 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 99,388 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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K16 JRJ is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K16 JRJ, 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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K16 JRJ is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 September 1996.

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