MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,423 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
1 wipers no first speed working. 2 center / rear exhaust shield loose ( rattling)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both bottom arms have deteriorating bottom joints
both bottom arms have deteriorating rear bushes
oil leak
propshaft doughnut contaminated
slight free play steering rack
loose baffles in rear exhaust box
wear insteering rack
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K500 UTD is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 K500 UTD, 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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How do I check the history of K500 UTD?
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What year was K500 UTD registered?
K500 UTD is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 November 1996.
Is K500 UTD safe to buy?
The MOT history for K500 UTD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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