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K5 ATJ

1994 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,671 mi
Last recorded134,671 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 ATJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 134,671 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 134,473 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 134,364 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 133,942 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 133,736 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 133,270 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 132,565 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 131,406 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 124,308 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 108,411 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 108,411 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 101,991 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2006 101,991 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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K5 ATJ is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 K5 ATJ, 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 K5 ATJ registered?

K5 ATJ is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 April 1994.

Is K5 ATJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 ATJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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