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AIG 1357

1993 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,745 mi
Last recorded148,745 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 3 Series121,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 1357
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2008 148,745 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

bonnet secondary catch seized

Pass 28 Jun 2007 137,120 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 129,748 miles

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

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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AIG 1357 is a 1993 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AIG 1357, 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 AIG 1357 registered?

AIG 1357 is a 1993 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 August 1993.

Is AIG 1357 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AIG 1357 shows 3 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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