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ARW 1E

1994 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

85,423 mi
Last recorded85,423 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARW 1E
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 85,423 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 85,304 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 85,299 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 84,984 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 84,919 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 84,625 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 84,443 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 84,202 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 84,140 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 84,001 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 83,571 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 83,419 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 83,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 83,104 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 82,871 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 81,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 81,051 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 79,372 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 79,270 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 76,332 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 74,490 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 69,442 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 68,108 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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ARW 1E is a 1994 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ARW 1E, 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 ARW 1E?

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What year was ARW 1E registered?

ARW 1E is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is ARW 1E safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARW 1E shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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