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A4 EXG

1994 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

104,636 mi
Last recorded104,636 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 EXG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 104,636 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2023 103,986 miles

Underbody corrosion.

Pass 3 Dec 2021 103,468 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2020 102,967 miles

Underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2019 102,024 miles

Exhaust rusty

Full sill covers fitted

General under body corrosion

Pass 19 May 2018 100,996 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

age related under body corrosion

corrosion present on suspension and steering components

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2017 100,660 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

corrosion present on front steering and suspension components

corrosion present on offside jacking points

front brake discs slightly pitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2016

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

age relatedunder body corrosion

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 May 2016

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

age relatedunder body corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 99,248 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front brake discs pitted on inside face

corrosion present around offside front and rear jacking points

corrosion present on front steering and suspension components

corrosion present on offside rear outer sill area,has covers fitted

slight play in both rear shock absorber top mounts

windscreen wipers a little smeary

Pass 14 May 2014 97,729 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front brake discs pitted on inside face

corrosion present around offside front and rear jacking points

outer sill covers fitted

slight play in both rear shock absorber top mounts

Fail 14 May 2014 97,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front brake discs pitted on inside face

corrosion present around offside front and rear jacking points

outer sill covers fitted

slight play in both rear shock absorber top mounts

Pass 15 Feb 2013 96,317 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight corrosion present on offside front and rear inner sill area

slight water ingress to both headlamps

Pass 9 Feb 2012 93,534 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

exhaust front pipes corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2012 93,534 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

exhaust front pipes corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2011 91,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame 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 9 Feb 2011 91,821 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame 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 9 Feb 2010 90,839 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to perish

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Feb 2010 90,839 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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

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

both front tyres starting to perish

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Feb 2009 89,414 miles

Off side knuckle joint slight free play

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear shock mounts worn

Pass 9 Feb 2009 89,414 miles

Off side knuckle joint slight free play

Rear shock mounts worn

Pass 2 Oct 2007 86,269 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 81,443 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

a.both front discs corroded

a.both front tyres slightly perrished on outter sides

a.o/s/r traling arm bush splitting out

a.slight play in rack body

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 81,443 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

a.both front discs corroded

a.both front tyres slightly perrished on outter sides

a.o/s/r traling arm bush splitting out

a.slight play in rack body

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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A4 EXG is a 1994 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 A4 EXG, 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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A4 EXG is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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