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A13 GSJ

1993 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,842 mi
Last recorded102,842 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2007
Typical for 1993 BMW 3 Series121,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 GSJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2007 102,842 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 102,831 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 95,806 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 95,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 92,872 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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A13 GSJ is a 1993 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A13 GSJ, 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 A13 GSJ registered?

A13 GSJ is a 1993 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 February 1993.

Is A13 GSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 GSJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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