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1979 PR

1994 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,697 mi
Last recorded71,697 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1979 PR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2021 71,697 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 71,500 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 71,231 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 71,152 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 71,091 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 70,965 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 70,479 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 70,403 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 69,919 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 69,615 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 68,994 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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1979 PR is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1994 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 122,065 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 1979 PR, 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 32 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 1979 PR registered?

1979 PR is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is 1979 PR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1979 PR shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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