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B19 PBM

1994 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,197 mi
Last recorded128,197 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 PBM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2015 128,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 128,197 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 126,475 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 123,944 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 122,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 122,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 120,658 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 118,228 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 114,667 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 114,667 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 112,337 miles

front skocks weak

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 PBM is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B19 PBM, 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 PBM registered?

B19 PBM is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is B19 PBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 PBM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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