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K44 RLU

1994 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,617 mi
Last recorded176,617 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK44 RLU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 176,617 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 173,846 miles

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

n/s/r wheel arch area corroded

o/s/r wheel arch area corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2012 172,602 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

engine coolant leak

n/s/r wheel arch area corroded

o/s/r outer side light not working

o/s/r wheel arch area corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2011 166,005 miles

Both front coil springs starting to corrode

Corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills

Interior mirror not located on windscreen

Nearside front to rear steel brake pipe corroding

Offside additional side repeater come on when side lights come on

Offside front flexi brake hose slightly chafed

Offside front steel brake pipe corroding

Offside fuel tank strap corroding

Wiring to offside front headlight poor connections

Fail 4 Jul 2011 166,005 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Both front coil springs starting to corrode

Corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills

Interior mirror not located on windscreen

Nearside front to rear steel brake pipe corroding

Offside additional side repeater come on when side lights come on

Offside front flexi brake hose slightly chafed

Offside front steel brake pipe corroding

Offside fuel tank strap corroding

Pass 31 Dec 2009 157,401 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 157,370 miles

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 151,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 142,303 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 136,635 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 136,635 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2006 136,620 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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K44 RLU is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K44 RLU, 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 K44 RLU registered?

K44 RLU is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 March 1994.

Is K44 RLU safe to buy?

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