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A800 FRC

1994 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,682 mi
Last recorded104,682 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA800 FRC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 104,682 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2022 104,647 miles

the vehicle underside has been extensivly repaired and should be kept in check

Pass 13 Oct 2021 104,637 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

the vehicle underside is rusting and should be kept in check

Pass 14 Oct 2020 104,535 miles

the vehicle underside is rusted and should be kept in check

Pass 11 Oct 2019 103,385 miles

the vehicle underside has been extensively repaired and should be kept in check.

Pass 8 Oct 2018 102,988 miles

the vehicle underside has been extensively repaired and should be kept in check.

Pass 13 Oct 2017 102,986 miles

the vehicle underside has been extensively repaired and should be kept in check.

Pass 11 Oct 2016 102,978 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor panel (6.1.B.2)

the vehicle underside has been extensively repaired and should be kept in check.

Fail 10 Oct 2016 102,978 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 102,958 miles

Body has slight corrosion vehicle underside should be kept in check. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 102,940 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

the vehicle underside and bodywork edges are rusting and should be kept in check.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 102,940 miles

the vehicle underside and bodywork edges are rusting and should be kept in check.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 102,754 miles

some body work edges are rusting

the vehicle underside and outer sill areas are rusty and have been extensivly repiared this should be kept in check

Pass 16 Oct 2012 102,714 miles

the offside bodysill is weak and should be kept in check

Fail 15 Oct 2012 102,714 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

the offside bodysill is weak and should be kept in check

Fail 6 Oct 2011 102,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 102,438 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 101,633 miles

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

the vehicle underside has been extensivly repaired and should be kept in check

Fail 11 Oct 2010 101,633 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

the vehicle underside has been extensivly repaired and should be kept in check

Pass 16 Oct 2009 99,025 miles

the vehicle underside has been extensivly repiared and should be kept in check

Fail 16 Oct 2009 99,025 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

the vehicle underside has been extensivly repiared and should be kept in check

Pass 8 Jul 2008 96,869 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

there is a slight blow from a cracked exhaust manifold

Fail 7 Jul 2008 96,869 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

there is a slight blow from a cracked exhaust manifold

Pass 25 Nov 2006 95,737 miles

small hole in offside front chassis

small hole in rear silencer †

Fail 4 Oct 2006 95,670 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

(strong advise) all four tyres very badly cracked due to perrishing.

repairs carried out to n/s inner sill appear adequate at time of test but untidy..

Pass 18 Nov 2005 95,646 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 95,639 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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A800 FRC is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 A800 FRC, 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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What year was A800 FRC registered?

A800 FRC is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 December 1994.

Is A800 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A800 FRC shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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