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K60 LLD

1996 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,055 mi
Last recorded85,055 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK60 LLD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 85,055 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 84,635 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 83,675 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 83,645 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 83,643 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

all the discs on the car are rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2011 83,315 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 83,315 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 82,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both rear brake ferrels corroded

temperature gauge high at time of test

Pass 4 Sep 2009 78,808 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 75,669 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 71,796 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 71,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 68,727 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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K60 LLD is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LLD, 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 K60 LLD registered?

K60 LLD is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is K60 LLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K60 LLD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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