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E3 GBK

1994 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,119 mi
Last recorded117,119 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 GBK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 117,119 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 114,347 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 114,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 106,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

play in offside steering rack end

Pass 14 Apr 2011 100,800 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 100,786 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 100,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 93,406 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres close to lim it 1.6mm

n/s front tyre close to limit 1.6mm

Pass 15 Dec 2008 88,777 miles

offside front window goes up on its own when the door is opened

slight knock on steering system

Pass 14 Dec 2007 84,640 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 84,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 80,741 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 80,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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E3 GBK is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E3 GBK, 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 E3 GBK registered?

E3 GBK is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is E3 GBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 GBK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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