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J5 BHD

1994 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,707 mi
Last recorded125,707 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 BHD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2009 125,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 124,387 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 123,731 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 122,225 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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J5 BHD is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J5 BHD, 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 J5 BHD registered?

J5 BHD is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is J5 BHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 BHD shows 4 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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