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BSV 864

1994 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,918 mi
Last recorded88,918 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSV 864
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 88,918 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 127,541 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 127,485 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2014 127,306 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 125,403 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 123,881 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 123,881 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 123,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 120,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear outer sills corroded

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2006 107,472 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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BSV 864 is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BSV 864, 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 BSV 864 registered?

BSV 864 is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is BSV 864 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSV 864 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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