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A19 KPA

1994 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,463 mi
Last recorded85,463 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 KPA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 85,463 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 81,937 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 81,937 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 79,897 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 79,897 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 15 May 2006 79,401 miles

Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

fuel tank strap damaged

oil leak

welding to o/s/f inner wing, slight crease to o/s/f chassis, under car floor pan and chassis appear to have been ' bottomed '

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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A19 KPA is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A19 KPA, 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 A19 KPA registered?

A19 KPA is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is A19 KPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 KPA shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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