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EKZ 9136

1994 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,879 mi
Last recorded109,879 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKZ 9136
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 109,879 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 98,767 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 84,249 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 74,785 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 68,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 68,020 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 62,434 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 62,434 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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EKZ 9136 is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EKZ 9136, 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 EKZ 9136 registered?

EKZ 9136 is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 October 1994.

Is EKZ 9136 safe to buy?

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