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A13 NMK

1993 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,888 mi
Last recorded167,888 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 3 Series121,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 NMK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 29 Mar 2008 167,888 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 147,581 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 128,118 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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 NMK is a 1993 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A13 NMK, 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 A13 NMK registered?

A13 NMK is a 1993 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 December 1993.

Is A13 NMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 NMK shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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