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B3 WTS

1994 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,036 mi
Last recorded17,036 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 WTS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 17,036 miles

Corrrosion to both rear wheel arches and offside door.

Cuts in offside rear tyre outer wall.

Front and rear number plate starting to seperate.

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Fail 26 Jul 2010 17,036 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrrosion to both rear wheel arches and offside door.

Cuts in offside rear tyre outer wall.

Front and rear number plate starting to seperate.

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 6,513 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres starting to wear low.

Cuts in nearside front and nearside rear tyre outer walls.

Movement in both front lower ball joints.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 28 Jul 2008 254 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Slight play in offside front ball joint

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 29 Jun 2007
Pass 16 Jun 2006 111,173 miles

Slight play in both lower ball joints

Slight play in n/s/r suspension bush

Slight play in steering

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 WTS is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WTS, 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 WTS registered?

B3 WTS is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 May 1994.

Is B3 WTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 WTS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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