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D9 AKU

1994 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,823 mi
Last recorded75,823 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 AKU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 75,823 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 75,816 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 74,923 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 74,316 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 73,422 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 70,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2016 69,058 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 69,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 66,900 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 66,900 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2010 61,390 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 61,385 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 58,485 miles

both rear bump stops broken

front brake pads look low

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2009 58,485 miles

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

both rear bump stops broken

front brake pads look low

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2008 54,108 miles

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/f inner wing corroded

screw in n/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2007 49,838 miles

same advisories as original mot test.

Fail 16 Jan 2007 49,838 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake pipes from t.piece to rear flexi hoses slightly corroded. †n/s/ r tyre has nail in 4mm tread-repairable. †

slight corrosion starting to o/s/f top turrett to chassis. †very slightly moist at power steering rack pinion. †front brake discs slightly worn/lipped. †n/s/f underbody jacking mount missing & also grommet exposing wiring. †

Pass 18 Jan 2006 45,100 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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D9 AKU is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 D9 AKU, 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 D9 AKU registered?

D9 AKU is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is D9 AKU safe to buy?

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