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8644 IW

1993 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

64,421 mi
Last recorded64,421 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW 3 Series121,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8644 IW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 64,421 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 64,406 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 64,389 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 64,372 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 64,350 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 64,317 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 64,279 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 64,231 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2017 64,131 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2016 63,428 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes showing slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' two areas (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2016 63,400 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes showing slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' two areas (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2015 62,970 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 62,869 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 62,699 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 62,640 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 62,530 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 May 2010 62,436 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 62,313 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 61,336 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 59,946 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 59,489 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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8644 IW is a 1993 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 8644 IW, 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 8644 IW registered?

8644 IW is a 1993 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 June 1993.

Is 8644 IW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8644 IW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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