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GAZ 6013

1994 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

158,871 mi
Last recorded158,871 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAZ 6013
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2010 158,871 miles

o/s/r brake pipe heavely greased

both o/s/f and o/s/r tyres outer edges worn

Fail 30 Nov 2010 158,871 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/r brake pipe heavely greased

both o/s/f and o/s/r tyres outer edges worn

Pass 22 Jul 2009 155,161 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 155,125 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 154,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 144,353 miles

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

nearside end of steering rack weeping

Fail 11 Jul 2008 144,353 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

nearside end of steering rack weeping

Pass 18 Jul 2007 132,931 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 132,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

jacking points weak

Pass 20 Jul 2006 118,113 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 118,113 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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GAZ 6013 is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 GAZ 6013, 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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GAZ 6013 is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 March 1994.

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