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K3 JBM

1996 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2022
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,598 mi
Last recorded75,598 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 JBM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2021 75,598 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 75,565 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 75,510 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 75,456 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 75,134 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 64,873 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 64,870 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 63,366 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 63,287 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 62,876 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 61,473 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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K3 JBM is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 K3 JBM, 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 K3 JBM registered?

K3 JBM is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is K3 JBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K3 JBM shows 11 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 K3 JBM have outstanding finance?

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