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ALZ 3540

1993 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,436 mi
Last recorded143,436 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 3 Series121,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 3540
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2008 143,436 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 136,990 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 128,894 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 120,498 miles

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

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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ALZ 3540 is a 1993 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ALZ 3540, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ALZ 3540?

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What year was ALZ 3540 registered?

ALZ 3540 is a 1993 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 September 1993.

Is ALZ 3540 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 3540 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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