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359 FPJ

1993 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

155,425 mi
Last recorded155,425 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW 3 Series121,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration359 FPJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 155,425 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 155,418 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 153,825 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 153,818 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2014 153,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corosion around jacking points

front pads getting low

fuel pipes rusting

n/s front brake pipe starting to corrode

underbody and suspension heavily corroded

underbody components corrodeing

Pass 29 Aug 2013 152,487 miles

pipes at brake servo area rusting

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

petrol pipes rusting

underbody and suspension rusting due to standing advise protection

Pass 13 Apr 2011 150,219 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 150,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r brake flexi failed on brake test

suspension rusting

underbody rusting

vehicle has been standing and rusting

Pass 22 Mar 2010 159,137 miles

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

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

under body is covered in underseal

Pass 4 Dec 2007 155,300 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

nearside handbrake effort slightly low

power steering system appears damp

Fail 4 Dec 2007 155,300 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

nearside handbrake effort slightly low

power steering system appears damp

Pass 19 Sep 2006 141,934 miles

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

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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359 FPJ is a 1993 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1993 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 121,886 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 359 FPJ, 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 33 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 359 FPJ registered?

359 FPJ is a 1993 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 September 1993.

Is 359 FPJ safe to buy?

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