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A8 YSA

1993 BMW 3 Series

Beige Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,993 mi
Last recorded68,993 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 3 Series121,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 YSA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 68,993 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Near side front fog light not working

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

Off side wiper splitting

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 68,993 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Near side front fog light not working

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

Off side wiper splitting

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 64,717 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 60,785 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 57,622 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 YSA is a 1993 BMW 3 Series in Beige with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A8 YSA, 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 A8 YSA registered?

A8 YSA is a 1993 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 February 1993.

Is A8 YSA safe to buy?

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