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C13 SJH

1994 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,684 mi
Last recorded125,684 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 SJH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 125,684 miles

front lower ball joints and inner bushes slight play.

slight travel in hand-brake

Pass 1 Dec 2011
Pass 30 Nov 2010 109,476 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 101,528 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 94,538 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2007 88,422 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2007 88,422 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 82,446 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 79,282 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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C13 SJH is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C13 SJH, 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

How do I check the history of C13 SJH?

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What year was C13 SJH registered?

C13 SJH is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 October 1994.

Is C13 SJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C13 SJH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C13 SJH have outstanding finance?

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