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JAZ 7917

1994 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,201 mi
Last recorded188,201 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2007
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 7917
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2007 188,201 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2006 176,930 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 176,930 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 167,294 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2005 167,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT WING + BUMPER DAMAGED

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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JAZ 7917 is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,498cc diesel 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 JAZ 7917, 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

How do I check the history of JAZ 7917?

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What year was JAZ 7917 registered?

JAZ 7917 is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 August 1994.

Is JAZ 7917 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAZ 7917 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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