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J40 RDR

1994 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,237 mi
Last recorded103,237 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 RDR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 103,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 103,040 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 110,978 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 20 May 2015 110,978 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 106,978 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 May 2013 103,291 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 99,848 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2012 99,848 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 99,612 miles

damage to o/s of screen outside swept area

minor stonechips to screen swept area

o/s/f fog light not working

o/s/r subfame mounting bush debonding

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 24 Jan 2011 99,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to o/s of screen outside swept area

minor stonechips to screen swept area

o/s/f fog light not working

o/s/r subfame mounting bush debonding

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 12 Jan 2010 98,434 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 96,114 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 92,176 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 86,594 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 80,426 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 80,426 miles

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

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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J40 RDR is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J40 RDR, 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 J40 RDR registered?

J40 RDR is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is J40 RDR safe to buy?

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