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B9 HJC

1994 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,265 mi
Last recorded190,265 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 HJC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2009 190,265 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 190,257 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 180,834 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 168,706 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 168,706 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 158,972 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 148,127 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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B9 HJC is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B9 HJC, 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 B9 HJC registered?

B9 HJC is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 January 1994.

Is B9 HJC safe to buy?

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