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BMW 129L

1994 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

97,747 mi
Last recorded97,747 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMW 129L
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 97,747 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 97,714 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 97,572 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 97,345 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 96,227 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

chip in windscreen

front and rear suspension components corroded slightly

wipers worn

Pass 9 Sep 2019 96,212 miles

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

under body & components has slight corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2018 96,140 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 96,092 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 95,604 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 94,670 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 94,663 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 93,829 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 93,825 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 93,444 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 93,444 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 92,577 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 92,577 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 91,527 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 91,527 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 10,575 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 89,394 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 88,522 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 87,655 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 86,896 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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BMW 129L is a 1994 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BMW 129L, 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 BMW 129L?

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What year was BMW 129L registered?

BMW 129L is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 7 February 1994.

Is BMW 129L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMW 129L shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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