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H17 WGN

1994 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

218,045 mi
Last recorded218,045 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 WGN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2026 218,045 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 216,219 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 212,156 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 205,769 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 200,684 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 197,788 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 191,598 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 185,137 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 180,384 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 173,394 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 168,722 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 162,913 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 155,928 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 148,439 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 139,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 135,035 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 134,521 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 132,264 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 128,417 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 WGN is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WGN, 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 H17 WGN registered?

H17 WGN is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 December 1994.

Is H17 WGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H17 WGN shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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