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D7 DOB

1994 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

216,420 mi
Last recorded216,420 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 DOB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 216,420 miles

Central Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 216,415 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Central Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 204,112 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Jan 2016 203,806 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 190,455 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 190,435 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 187,600 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 186,113 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADVISE ns/os centremetal brake pipes corroded

ADVISE nsr wheel rim dented

Pass 19 Jan 2012 174,492 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 174,489 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 163,700 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 163,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 144,843 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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D7 DOB is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 D7 DOB, 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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D7 DOB is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 November 1994.

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