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A2 LJO

1993 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,226 mi
Last recorded134,226 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 3 Series121,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 LJO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 134,226 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 170,725 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 170,720 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

high level brake light incompleat

Fail 28 Mar 2007 170,657 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 157,941 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 57,941 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

oil low (topped up)

o/s/r brake slight binding

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f seat belt receiver cover missing

o/s/f & n/s/f brake discs worn

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 LJO is a 1993 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 A2 LJO, 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 A2 LJO registered?

A2 LJO is a 1993 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 October 1993.

Is A2 LJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 LJO 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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