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B23 MMW

1994 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

87,613 mi
Last recorded87,613 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 MMW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 87,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 87,612 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 87,494 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 87,491 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2024 86,757 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 83,960 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 79,421 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Nov 2021 79,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Dec 2020 79,377 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 79,377 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 78,476 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 78,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 76,271 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Aug 2017 72,169 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge/ cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear number plate taped on

Fail 9 Aug 2017 72,169 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet missing (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet missing (8.2.3)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge/ cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear number plate taped on

Pass 26 May 2016 66,588 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 66,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2015 56,126 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

both front inner rack ball joints slight play

Pass 12 May 2014 50,537 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 43,790 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 38,510 miles

n/s shock obsorber cover missing.

play in o/s steering arm inner joint.

Pass 17 May 2011 32,261 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 27,935 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 26,600 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both wipers slightly split

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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B23 MMW is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 B23 MMW, 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 B23 MMW registered?

B23 MMW is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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