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J7 MHX

1994 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,358 mi
Last recorded12,358 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2008
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 MHX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2008 12,358 miles

both front wish bones rear bushs starting to pull out

Fail 31 Mar 2008 123,592 miles

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

both front wish bones rear bushs starting to pull out

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2007 117,746 miles

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Fail 26 Mar 2007 117,746 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly inner edges

front brake hoses cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2006 112,890 miles

front brake hoses perrishing

front headlights condensation

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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J7 MHX is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J7 MHX, 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 J7 MHX registered?

J7 MHX is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is J7 MHX safe to buy?

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