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H17 JSD

1994 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,759 mi
Last recorded153,759 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 JSD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 153,759 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 144,254 miles

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

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

o/s/f headlamp has water ingress.

o/s/f tyre bold on inner bold on inner edge.

Fail 15 Sep 2011 144,115 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f headlamp has water ingress.

o/s/f tyre bold on inner bold on inner edge.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 138,158 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 138,158 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 133,084 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 133,084 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 128,552 miles

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

both font inner tyres very close to inner arch

Pass 24 Sep 2007 123,849 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 123,849 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 121,329 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 113,802 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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H17 JSD is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 H17 JSD, 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 H17 JSD registered?

H17 JSD is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 May 1994.

Is H17 JSD safe to buy?

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