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A8 GAO

1994 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,455 mi
Last recorded139,455 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 GAO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2011 139,455 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Apr 2010 137,010 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 136,282 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 136,282 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 126,070 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 113,944 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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A8 GAO is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 A8 GAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A8 GAO?

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What year was A8 GAO registered?

A8 GAO is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 August 1994.

Is A8 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 GAO shows 6 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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