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L103 MMY

1994 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

133,516 mi
Last recorded133,516 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL103 MMY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 133,516 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both lower inner rear sills,round jacking points (2.4.A.3)

both rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

Pass 1 Feb 2017 130,848 miles

both rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

o/s/f tyre tread wearing low.n/s/f deep gouge in the outer sidewall

oil leaks from the engine

Fail 1 Feb 2017 130,848 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

o/s/f tyre tread wearing low.n/s/f deep gouge in the outer sidewall

oil leaks from the engine

Pass 26 Jan 2016 127,841 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 124,366 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 124,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 120,439 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 118,701 miles

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

both front suspension bump stops,inside the springs badly perished

Fail 14 Jan 2013 118,701 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both front suspension bump stops,inside the springs badly perished

Pass 24 Jan 2012 117,307 miles

front and rear suspension bump stops perishing

o/s/r tyre tread wearing low

Fail 24 Jan 2011 113,416 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front suspension bump stops perished,breaking up

n/s/f brake hose perishing outer casing cracking

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

Pass 24 Jan 2011 113,416 miles

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

front suspension bump stops perished,breaking up

n/s/f brake hose perishing outer casing cracking

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

Pass 29 Jan 2010 108,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 108,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 102,816 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both font inner lower rearward bushes perishing.

Fail 19 Jan 2009 102,816 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both font inner lower rearward bushes perishing.

only two out four washer jets working.

Fail 4 Feb 2008 97,700 miles

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING AT THE REAR END

N/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN VERY LOW,O/S/R WEARING LOW IN THE CENTRE SECTION

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 97,700 miles

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING AT THE REAR END

N/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN VERY LOW,O/S/R WEARING LOW IN THE CENTRE SECTION

Pass 1 Feb 2007 91,544 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 91,544 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

BOTH METAL BRAKE PIPES O/S AND N/S, CORRODING WHERE THEY JOIN THE REAR FLEX HOSES

Pass 18 Jan 2006 85,538 miles

N/S MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

Fail 12 Jan 2006 85,500 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

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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L103 MMY is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L103 MMY, 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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L103 MMY is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 January 1994.

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