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DEZ 6194

1994 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

136,396 mi
Last recorded136,396 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEZ 6194
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 136,396 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

steering lock in-op

Fail 19 Sep 2012 136,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 129,524 miles

Advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front wishbone bushes weak operation possible play in lower ball joints.

Gearbox exhaust mount missing.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre cracking side walls.

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber protection kit,bump stops damaged in general.

Suspension bushes cracking in general.

Various underbody surface corrosion strong advise.

Windscreen cracked advise.

Fail 11 Jun 2011 129,523 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Front wishbone bushes weak operation possible play in lower ball joints.

Gearbox exhaust mount missing.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre cracking side walls.

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber protection kit,bump stops damaged in general.

Suspension bushes cracking in general.

Various underbody surface corrosion strong advise.

Windscreen cracked advise.

Fail 3 Feb 2010 126,852 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 126,852 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 122,833 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 122,833 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 Mar 2008 116,858 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 116,858 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2007 110,759 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 110,755 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

CORROSION TO NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE

SEVERE ENGINE OIL LEAK/NEEDS ATTENTION

Pass 12 Apr 2006 105,007 miles

Light wear noted to nearside front lower suspension swivel joint.

oil leak

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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DEZ 6194 is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 DEZ 6194, 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 DEZ 6194 registered?

DEZ 6194 is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is DEZ 6194 safe to buy?

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