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ELZ 6132

1994 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,966 mi
Last recorded145,966 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 6132
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2009 145,966 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear wheel arches have corrosion. o/s/f outer door sill has some corrosion. N/s/f floor and outer sill has corrosion

Both trackrod adjusters have had heat applied to them.

Exhaust fouls body on rear axle support bolt.Nearside rear axle support bolt washer heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

No bonnet safety catch fitted. O/s/f bonnet stay is faulty.

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 138,271 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 138,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 131,784 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 128,026 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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ELZ 6132 is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ELZ 6132, 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 ELZ 6132 registered?

ELZ 6132 is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is ELZ 6132 safe to buy?

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