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A12 VWC

1993 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,845 mi
Last recorded94,845 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 3 Series121,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 VWC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2010 94,845 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 94,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 89,656 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 87,849 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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A12 VWC is a 1993 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A12 VWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 VWC registered?

A12 VWC is a 1993 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is A12 VWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 VWC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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