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ABB 269M

1994 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,016 mi
Last recorded118,016 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2008
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABB 269M
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2008 118,016 miles

exhaust shield insecure

steering wheel not in straight position

Fail 6 Dec 2008 118,016 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

exhaust shield insecure

steering wheel not in straight position

Pass 25 Jul 2008 118,559 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

park brake on limits

rear pipes have been replaced not routed as original look ok

Fail 8 Jul 2008 118,555 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 109,969 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 109,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 108,487 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 108,475 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)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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ABB 269M is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 ABB 269M, 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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ABB 269M is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for ABB 269M shows 8 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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