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A10 UAN

1994 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

149,881 mi
Last recorded149,881 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 UAN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 149,881 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

oil sweat at engine / gearbox area

parking brake has little reserve travel

slight corrosion to vehicle underside and underside exposed componets

Pass 4 Aug 2021 143,558 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 138,795 miles

Exhaust flange cracked, no leaks or insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Hose chafing off vehicle (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Part of sound deadening chafing off prop shaft

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play at Offside ()

Pass 9 Aug 2019 132,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 132,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 122,139 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 121,885 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 112,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 112,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 104,810 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 104,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 96,491 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 96,485 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak power steering

Pass 30 Jul 2014 85,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 85,611 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 73,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 56,046 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 41,786 miles

advise unable to check nsr seat belt as child seat fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2010 24,001 miles

near side front tyre inner edge wearing unevenly and close to legal limits

near side rear tyre worn down to legal limits

Pass 31 Jul 2009 22,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 21,504 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 20,732 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 20,442 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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A10 UAN is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 A10 UAN, 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 A10 UAN registered?

A10 UAN is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 August 1994.

Is A10 UAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 UAN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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