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B19 GTM

1994 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,240 mi
Last recorded157,240 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 GTM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 157,240 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear wheel arche sign of corosion

Fail 3 Nov 2008 157,240 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear wheel arche sign of corosion

Pass 13 Mar 2007 151,847 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Jan 2007 151,839 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Fail 10 Apr 2006 148,480 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 148,480 miles

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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B19 GTM is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 B19 GTM, 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 B19 GTM registered?

B19 GTM is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 August 1994.

Is B19 GTM safe to buy?

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