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C13 DMP

1994 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,418 mi
Last recorded126,418 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 DMP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 126,418 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front tyres void of tread on inner edge

hand brake travel

o/s hand brake cable in poor condition

o/s/f fog light not working

suspension lowered

Fail 7 Dec 2010 126,401 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front tyres void of tread on inner edge

o/s/f fog light not working

suspension lowered

Pass 24 Nov 2009 119,277 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 119,277 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 116,781 miles

both front shock absorbers have limited damping effect when extended due to short springs being fitted.

Pass 24 May 2007 110,424 miles
Fail 24 May 2007

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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C13 DMP is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C13 DMP, 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 C13 DMP registered?

C13 DMP is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 January 1994.

Is C13 DMP safe to buy?

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