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K155 DRD

1994 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,138 mi
Last recorded162,138 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 DRD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 162,138 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 157,711 miles

Oil leak

airbag warning lamp stays on

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 23 Mar 2009 157,711 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

airbag warning lamp stays on

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 9 Apr 2008 147,664 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 135,665 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 126,870 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 126,870 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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K155 DRD is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K155 DRD, 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 K155 DRD registered?

K155 DRD is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 October 1994.

Is K155 DRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K155 DRD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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