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655 SYD

1994 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,720 mi
Last recorded29,720 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration655 SYD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 29,720 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & BACK (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Sep 2025 29,720 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & BACK (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 26,499 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 22,018 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 21,993 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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655 SYD is a 1994 BMW M3 in Purple with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 105,277 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 655 SYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 655 SYD?

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What year was 655 SYD registered?

655 SYD is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is 655 SYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 655 SYD 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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