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E8 VEX

1994 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

116,010 mi
Last recorded116,010 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 VEX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 116,010 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 115,250 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 113,657 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 112,209 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 107,321 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 107,321 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 104,426 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper bush on hub slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, between flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

brake pad warning light on

Fail 3 Aug 2019 104,422 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper bush on hub slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, between flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 4 Aug 2018 103,927 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 93,535 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 93,535 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 92,029 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

free play on steering joints

Pass 27 Apr 2015 91,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 89,445 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 89,445 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 85,567 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 85,567 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 81,844 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 81,844 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 76,115 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 76,027 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 75,323 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 74,352 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 73,034 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 73,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 71,948 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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E8 VEX is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 E8 VEX, 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 E8 VEX registered?

E8 VEX is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 May 1994.

Is E8 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E8 VEX shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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