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G15 ESJ

1994 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

81,765 mi
Last recorded81,765 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG15 ESJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 81,765 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 81,022 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 78,218 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Clutch slave (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside front inner sill and wing heavily corroded however just outside of a prescribed area. Corrosion will spread rapidly so recommend having the area repaired ASAP

Fail 5 Jan 2024 78,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Clutch slave (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside front inner sill and wing heavily corroded however just outside of a prescribed area. Corrosion will spread rapidly so recommend having the area repaired ASAP

Pass 28 Nov 2020 74,040 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 69,470 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 64,403 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 64,167 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer seal (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 63,370 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 62,605 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 61,219 miles

air bag light on

offside front lower wing corroded slightly

Fail 23 Oct 2012 61,219 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

offside front lower wing corroded slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2011 60,442 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 59,531 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 58,615 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 57,587 miles

Nearside Front 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 12 Oct 2007 56,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 54,444 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 52,913 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 52,913 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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G15 ESJ is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 G15 ESJ, 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.

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What year was G15 ESJ registered?

G15 ESJ is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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