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9 MST

1994 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

69,028 mi
Last recorded69,028 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 MST
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 69,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 67,827 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 66,390 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 65,014 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 63,134 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 61,612 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 60,291 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 58,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 56,507 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 54,195 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 52,736 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 52,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 48,322 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 48,322 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 47,188 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 46,033 miles

brake fluid check shows contamination (excess of 5% )f/r number plates recomd renewal

Pass 8 Nov 2011 45,064 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 43,975 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 41,315 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 40,306 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 38,470 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 37,460 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 35,794 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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9 MST is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 9 MST, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 9 MST?

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What year was 9 MST registered?

9 MST is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 January 1994.

Is 9 MST safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9 MST shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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