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K55 KHA

1994 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,923 mi
Last recorded139,923 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 KHA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 139,923 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 133,000 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 133,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 141,529 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

emmisions co level high at idle

Pass 7 Nov 2006 127,646 miles

n/s door mirror broken

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge & nail in tread

rear brake pipes corroded

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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K55 KHA is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K55 KHA, 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 K55 KHA registered?

K55 KHA is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 June 1994.

Is K55 KHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K55 KHA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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