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CAZ 8963

1994 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,246 mi
Last recorded155,246 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAZ 8963
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 155,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

drivers seat belt buckle cover missing

nearside wiper poor

Fail 11 Mar 2010 154,851 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

drivers seat belt buckle cover missing

nearside wiper poor

Pass 8 Apr 2009 150,481 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 150,474 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 144,529 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 144,368 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 135,134 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 135,123 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 126,836 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 126,836 miles

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

nearside rear inner sidelamp too bright

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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CAZ 8963 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 50%.

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 CAZ 8963, 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 CAZ 8963 registered?

CAZ 8963 is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 May 1994.

Is CAZ 8963 safe to buy?

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