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A16 RMG

1994 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,619 mi
Last recorded134,619 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 RMG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 134,619 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to them being painted

windscreen damage outside of swept area

Fail 1 Aug 2011 134,613 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to them being painted

windscreen damage outside of swept area

Pass 20 Aug 2009 133,087 miles

centre exhaust leaking slightly

front indicators discoloured

rear brake pipes rusty

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 18 Jun 2008 122,814 miles

hand brake effort low

nearside rear metal brake pipe rusty

offside rear metal brake pipe rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2007 117,260 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 114,019 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 114,019 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A16 RMG is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A16 RMG, 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 A16 RMG registered?

A16 RMG is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 October 1994.

Is A16 RMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 RMG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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