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K4 EWD

1996 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,850 mi
Last recorded105,850 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 EWD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 105,850 miles

headlights non standard to car

odd wheel rims

unfinished body kit

Fail 19 Sep 2014 105,837 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

headlights non standard to car

odd wheel rims

unfinished body kit

Fail 25 Sep 2013 105,834 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 105,017 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust mount corroded

power steering pipes damp

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight brake bind on rear wheels

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 8 May 2008 90,657 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 May 2008 90,512 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2007 81,648 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 77,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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K4 EWD is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K4 EWD, 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 K4 EWD registered?

K4 EWD is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 February 1996.

Is K4 EWD safe to buy?

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