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K40 RNT

1996 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

197,835 mi
Last recorded197,835 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 RNT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 197,835 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + suspenion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 197,809 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 May 2023 197,776 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 196,300 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 196,300 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 196,270 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low n/s + o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s + o/s metal pipes to each flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion visible n/s + o/s rear floor area not excessive

Pass 25 Sep 2020 195,053 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 193,028 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 193,023 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front antiroll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 189,888 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 189,888 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 186,669 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 184,281 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s front and rear plus o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 180,531 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 178,714 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 178,714 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 172,994 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 172,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 170,129 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 165,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 160,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 155,911 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

small oil leak on rear diff

Pass 18 Jul 2009 149,483 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 144,565 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 136,808 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 136,803 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 127,125 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 117,818 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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K40 RNT is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 K40 RNT, 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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What year was K40 RNT registered?

K40 RNT is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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