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AKZ 5288

1994 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,098 mi
Last recorded154,098 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 5288
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 154,098 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 142,473 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 135,095 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 127,025 miles

\\\ wear in o/s/f rack arm \\\\

Fail 16 Aug 2007 127,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

\\\ wear in o/s/f rack arm \\\\

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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AKZ 5288 is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AKZ 5288, 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

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What year was AKZ 5288 registered?

AKZ 5288 is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 December 1994.

Is AKZ 5288 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKZ 5288 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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