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1993 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,196 mi
Last recorded125,196 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2007
Typical for 1993 BMW 3 Series121,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration50 KB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2007 125,196 miles

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

both rear shockabsorber rods corroded at top mount

Pass 9 Feb 2006 122,090 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 122,090 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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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50 KB is a 1993 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 50 KB, 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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50 KB is a 1993 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 April 1993.

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The MOT history for 50 KB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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