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K3 VPW

1994 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,466 mi
Last recorded168,466 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 VPW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 168,466 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2010 168,449 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2009 163,626 miles

air bag warning light staying on

n/s/f seat will not fold forwards

n/s/f wishbone bush slightly split

rear exhaust box corroded

slight damage to rear bumper

Fail 5 Oct 2009 163,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag warning light staying on

n/s/f seat will not fold forwards

n/s/f wishbone bush slightly split

rear exhaust box corroded

slight damage to rear bumper

Pass 2 Oct 2008 162,807 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 157,671 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 146,549 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2005 141,934 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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K3 VPW is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K3 VPW, 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 K3 VPW registered?

K3 VPW is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is K3 VPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K3 VPW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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