CarVerify

Free Car Check

K2 JKJ

1996 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,818 mi
Last recorded172,818 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 JKJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2010 172,818 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 172,707 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 169,662 miles

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

both front lower arms rear bushes detiorating

both front tyres worn HEAVY on outer edges tread not cut as deep and tyres wearing low in tread

both front wipers starting to detiorate

corrosion to both outer sills

damage to nearside rear light lens

dampness to power steering pump and resviour

handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT

offside front seat belt locking mechanism outer casing missing

slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 Jan 2009 169,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower arms rear bushes detiorating

both front tyres worn HEAVY on outer edges tread not cut as deep and tyres wearing low in tread

both front wipers starting to detiorate

corrosion to both outer sills

damage to nearside rear light lens

dampness to power steering pump and resviour

handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT

offside front seat belt locking mechanism outer casing missing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Jan 2008 161,164 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 161,164 miles

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

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)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four tyres on 3mm tread depth.slight play in top mounting nearside rear shock absorber

Pass 11 Jan 2007 154,253 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 154,253 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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
Full BMW 3 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K2 JKJ is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K2 JKJ, 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 K2 JKJ?

You can check the full history of K2 JKJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K2 JKJ registered?

K2 JKJ is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 May 1996.

Is K2 JKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K2 JKJ shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K2 JKJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K2 JKJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.