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J80 CUT

1994 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2008
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

184,352 mi
Last recorded184,352 miles
Recorded on19 May 2008
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 CUT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 May 2008 184,352 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

ENGINE HAS SERIOUS OIL LEAK

Pass 2 May 2007 170,532 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 170,532 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2006 157,718 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 157,718 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 137,498 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 137,498 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J80 CUT is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J80 CUT, 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 J80 CUT registered?

J80 CUT is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 February 1994.

Is J80 CUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J80 CUT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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