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A15 ESY

1994 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,487 mi
Last recorded91,487 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 ESY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 91,487 miles

slight corrosion all jacking points

Pass 25 Apr 2013 85,350 miles

both front wheels rubbing on arch trim on full lock

Pass 15 Nov 2011 85,327 miles

wear both front brake discs

Pass 28 Oct 2010 81,725 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both front tyres close to arch on full lock

wear front brake discs

Pass 4 Nov 2009 79,639 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 75,150 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2007 71,471 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 61,069 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 61,069 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 58,466 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 58,466 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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A15 ESY is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1994 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 122,065 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 A15 ESY, 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 32 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 A15 ESY registered?

A15 ESY is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 September 1994.

Is A15 ESY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 ESY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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