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K6 KSH

1996 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

66,544 mi
Last recorded66,544 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 KSH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 66,544 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025
Fail 20 Feb 2025

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024
Pass 21 Feb 2023
Pass 10 Mar 2022
Pass 18 Mar 2021 55,758 miles

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 25 Mar 2020 54,301 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 50,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018

ns wiper damaged

Pass 2 May 2017 46,055 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 43,518 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 40,923 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 39,204 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 34,796 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 31,171 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 28,022 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 24,341 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 20,272 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 17,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside and offside bottom ball joints slight play in rubber mountings (FRONT) all brake discs scored.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 17,084 miles

nearside and offside bottom ball joints slight play in rubber mountings (FRONT) all brake discs scored.

Pass 4 May 2007 12,942 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 9,797 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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K6 KSH is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 K6 KSH, 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

How do I check the history of K6 KSH?

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What year was K6 KSH registered?

K6 KSH is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is K6 KSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K6 KSH shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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