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J444 SHS

1994 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,119 mi
Last recorded114,119 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 SHS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2009 114,119 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 114,116 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 106,457 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 105,907 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 105,907 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2005 93,144 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 93,144 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2005 91,989 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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J444 SHS is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J444 SHS, 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 J444 SHS registered?

J444 SHS is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 May 1994.

Is J444 SHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J444 SHS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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