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H16 NRV

1994 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,969 mi
Last recorded112,969 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 NRV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 112,969 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 112,966 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

smell of petrol from rear

Pass 12 May 2009 101,018 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 99,301 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 99,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 98,308 miles

brake pipe to offside rear hose-surface rust

front offside suspension leg-knocks when damping

marks on windscreen

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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H16 NRV is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H16 NRV, 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 H16 NRV registered?

H16 NRV is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 November 1994.

Is H16 NRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H16 NRV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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