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B10 ENV

1994 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,247 mi
Last recorded171,247 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 ENV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 171,247 miles

corroded brake pipe o/s/r

hand brake lever high

n/s parking brake effort low

n/s/f bottom ball joint mount split

n/s/r sidelight not working

o/s/f & o/s/r flexible brake hoses cracking

rear shock absorber dust shields adrift

Fail 31 Jul 2008 171,247 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corroded brake pipe o/s/r

hand brake lever high

n/s parking brake effort low

n/s/f bottom ball joint mount split

n/s/r sidelight not working

o/s/f & o/s/r flexible brake hoses cracking

rear shock absorber dust shields adrift

Pass 3 Sep 2007 162,354 miles

n/s parking brake lazy

n/s/r sidelight dim

o/s/f indicator lamp cracked

rear shock absorber sheilds loose

Fail 30 Aug 2007 162,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear shock absorber sheilds loose

imbalance in front brakes

n/s parking brake lazy

n/s/r sidelight dim

o/s/f indicator cap cracked

Pass 12 Jul 2006 152,456 miles

brake pipe corroded o/s/r

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 12 Jul 2006 152,455 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 30 Jun 2005 137,173 miles

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

corroded brake and fuel lines at rear

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

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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B10 ENV is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B10 ENV, 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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What year was B10 ENV registered?

B10 ENV is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 August 1994.

Is B10 ENV safe to buy?

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