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K60 GER

1996 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,582 mi
Last recorded107,582 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK60 GER
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Dec 2016 107,582 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s n/s front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 105,702 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 101,781 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 98,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all front/steering componants has slight corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2012 94,362 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all front suspension /steering componants has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2011 91,070 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all front suspension componants has corrosion

corrosion on front shocks

Pass 15 Dec 2010 89,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 87,779 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 85,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 83,694 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 82,636 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 81,182 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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
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K60 GER is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 K60 GER, 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 K60 GER registered?

K60 GER is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 September 1996.

Is K60 GER safe to buy?

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