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A1 SKF

1993 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,886 mi
Last recorded45,886 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 1993 BMW 3 Series121,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 SKF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 45,886 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 45,615 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 45,615 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 44,146 miles

front brake hoses ferralls corroding.

Pass 20 May 2011 41,473 miles

Both front tyres have cracks in side walls and tread areas

Slight play in rubber mounting section of both front lower suspension ball joints

Pass 3 Jun 2010 41,233 miles

both front tyres are very lightly cracking on outer tyre walls

nearside front tyre has worn to 3mm tread depth in places

offside rear tyre has worn to 3mm tread depth in places

Pass 1 Jun 2009 40,561 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2008 39,803 miles

cuts in brake reaction bushes. front & rear discs corroded

Pass 17 May 2007 38,126 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 38,126 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2006 36,463 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 36,463 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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A1 SKF is a 1993 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 A1 SKF, 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 A1 SKF registered?

A1 SKF is a 1993 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 November 1993.

Is A1 SKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 SKF shows 12 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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