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A10 YAU

1993 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

226,272 mi
Last recorded226,272 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 1993 BMW 3 Series121,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 YAU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 226,272 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 220,134 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 220,072 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 213,229 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 213,223 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 205,559 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 196,716 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 188,353 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 181,046 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 174,802 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 YAU is a 1993 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A10 YAU, 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 A10 YAU registered?

A10 YAU is a 1993 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is A10 YAU safe to buy?

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