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P950 JJU

1996 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,589 mi
Last recorded76,589 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP950 JJU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2011 76,589 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 76,582 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 71,499 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 67,782 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 64,090 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 60,060 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

both bottom ball joints slight play

clear rear lights

slight play steering rack

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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P950 JJU is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Red 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 P950 JJU, 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 P950 JJU registered?

P950 JJU is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P950 JJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P950 JJU 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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