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A18 XBM

1994 BMW 3 Series

Purple Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,943 mi
Last recorded92,943 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 XBM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 92,943 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 92,943 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 87,497 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system heavily corroded but not holed

offside hand brake reading low

Pass 25 Jan 2007 85,083 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2007 85,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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A18 XBM is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Purple with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A18 XBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A18 XBM registered?

A18 XBM is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 January 1994.

Is A18 XBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 XBM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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