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H14 RKM

1994 BMW 3 Series

Blue Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,051 mi
Last recorded140,051 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 RKM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 140,051 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 138,676 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 137,204 miles

nearside and offside front outer sills corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2018 136,692 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 130,906 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

Pass 6 May 2016 127,366 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 127,160 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 126,802 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 126,081 miles

Oil leak

center exhaust mounting broken

Fail 18 Apr 2013 126,081 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

center exhaust mounting broken

Pass 29 May 2012 125,444 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 125,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 117,979 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 117,979 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 10 Apr 2010 112,139 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 106,600 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 95,336 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 91,280 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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H14 RKM is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H14 RKM, 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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H14 RKM is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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