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9 HJX

1994 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

76,583 mi
Last recorded76,583 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 HJX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 76,583 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 76,438 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 76,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre catalytic converter box has damage. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body/components corroded.

Pass 12 Jun 2018 75,922 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 75,913 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 75,289 miles

Fuel hose perished near fuel filter

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 75,281 miles

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)

Fuel hose perished near fuel filter

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 75,158 miles

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

Offside Front under tray insecure

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

Fail 10 May 2016 75,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Offside Front under tray insecure

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

Pass 8 May 2015 74,309 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 74,309 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 70,980 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 70,157 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 68,075 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 68,050 miles

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)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2011 64,336 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 64,332 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 57,336 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 47,790 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 47,785 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 35,638 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 20,287 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 20,287 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 12,928 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 12,678 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)

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

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

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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9 HJX is a 1994 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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 9 HJX, 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.

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9 HJX is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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