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A6 BML

1994 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,984 mi
Last recorded136,984 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 BML
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2011 136,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

advise slight play o/s/f inner steering arm

Pass 27 Mar 2010 129,197 miles

Both rear wheel arches have slight surface rust

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front wheel has slight play

Fail 27 Mar 2010 129,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear wheel arches have slight surface rust

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front wheel has slight play

Pass 20 Mar 2009 114,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 110,203 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bonnet difficult to open

Fail 27 Feb 2008 110,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bonnet difficult to open

Pass 20 Mar 2007 105,822 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 99,901 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Feb 2006 99,861 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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A6 BML is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A6 BML, 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.

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A6 BML is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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