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A4 TAT

1994 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,465 mi
Last recorded89,465 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 TAT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2026 89,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre of exhaust in middle of car (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 89,454 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 89,123 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 88,865 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 88,447 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 87,897 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 87,731 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 87,273 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 86,108 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 85,806 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Aug 2012 84,668 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 83,404 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 83,264 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 82,661 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 81,134 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 79,366 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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A4 TAT is a 1994 BMW M3 in Purple with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A4 TAT, 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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What year was A4 TAT registered?

A4 TAT is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is A4 TAT safe to buy?

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