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CPF 3T

1994 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,423 mi
Last recorded81,423 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPF 3T
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 81,423 miles

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

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

Oil leak

abs light flickered during brake test

Pass 4 Feb 2009 81,021 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 79,761 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2008 79,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2007 78,830 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 77,995 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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CPF 3T is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CPF 3T, 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 CPF 3T registered?

CPF 3T is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is CPF 3T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPF 3T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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