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G18 GGE

1994 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,239 mi
Last recorded141,239 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 GGE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 141,239 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 137,762 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 135,092 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber struts some corrosion

Pass 14 May 2018 133,734 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 131,959 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 131,959 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 131,308 miles

rear jacking points corroded

Fail 17 May 2016 131,308 miles

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

prop shaft rubber joint split

rear jacking points corroded

Pass 11 May 2015 129,388 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 124,994 miles

O/S REAR INNER TYRE WALL

Fail 22 May 2014 124,994 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

O/S REAR INNER TYRE WALL

Pass 22 May 2013 115,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cracks in aux belts

general wear and perrishing on suspention bushes

nearside front tyre has minor cracks/splits on inner sidewall

Fail 22 May 2013 115,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cracks in aux belts

general wear and perrishing on suspention bushes

nearside front tyre has minor cracks/splits on inner sidewall

Fail 1 May 2013 114,385 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Oil leak

cracks visable in aux belts

general wear and perrishing from suspention bushes

Pass 1 May 2012 104,058 miles

anti-roll bar starting to corrode

both rear coil springs corroded

brake servo pipe and brake pipes from reserviour to a.b.s pump corroded

engine and gearbox damp with oil

front tyres wearing bias to inner edge, nearside worn to legal limit, 1.6mm offside front tyre worn to 2.5mm. both tyres worn bald on very inner edge (raised tread)

power steering pump and pipe damp with oil and pipe that runs across subframe corroded slightly

rear diff n/s inner c.v joint damp with oil

rear number plate slightly delaminated

top engine cover fitted

very slight play in viscous pully

Fail 27 Apr 2012 104,032 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

anti-roll bar starting to corrode

both front tyre worn bias to inner edge (raised tread) n/s front tyre on 2mm on inner 75%

both rear coil springs corroded

brake servo pipe and brake pipes from reserviour to a.b.s pump corroded

engine and gearbox damp with oil

power steering pump and pipe damp with oil and pipe that runs across subframe corroded slightly

rear diff n/s inner c.v joint damp with oil

rear number plate slightly delaminated

top engine cover fitted

very slight play in viscous pully

Pass 12 May 2011 98,896 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 92,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 87,021 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 82,385 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 82,361 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 76,890 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 72,206 miles

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

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

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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G18 GGE is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 G18 GGE, 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 G18 GGE registered?

G18 GGE is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 April 1994.

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