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A13 LKG

1995 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,892 mi
Last recorded170,892 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 LKG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 170,892 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 170,628 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 166,780 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 166,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 159,304 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 15,455 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 154,142 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 144,744 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 LKG is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 116,940 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 A13 LKG, 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 31 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 LKG registered?

A13 LKG is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 April 1995.

Is A13 LKG safe to buy?

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