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A2 FLP

1993 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,248 mi
Last recorded173,248 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 3 Series121,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 FLP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2010 173,248 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 171,237 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 170,051 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2007 168,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 168,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 167,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

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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A2 FLP is a 1993 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A2 FLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A2 FLP registered?

A2 FLP is a 1993 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 April 1993.

Is A2 FLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 FLP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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