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B3 MBF

1994 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,845 mi
Last recorded127,845 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 MBF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2010 127,845 miles

general surface corrosion

slight movement o/s/f + n/s/f wishbone bushes

Pass 17 Jul 2009 126,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front + rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2008 124,174 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight movement in steering

Pass 20 Jul 2007 121,726 miles

slight movement in o/s/f + n/s/f ball joints

Pass 21 Jul 2006 118,830 miles

parking brake effort slightly low

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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B3 MBF is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B3 MBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B3 MBF registered?

B3 MBF is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 February 1994.

Is B3 MBF safe to buy?

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