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A14 FRH

1993 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,877 mi
Last recorded129,877 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2007
Typical for 1993 BMW 3 Series121,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 FRH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2007 129,877 miles

drivers seat back support on inner edge seem slightly twisted,little bit weak !

offside rear brake pipe in between the flexi hoses started to show signs of surface rust !

Pass 22 May 2006 124,480 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 124,480 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2005 117,700 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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A14 FRH is a 1993 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,991cc 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 A14 FRH, 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 A14 FRH registered?

A14 FRH is a 1993 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 April 1993.

Is A14 FRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 FRH 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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