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F23 CMR

1994 BMW 3 Series

Orange Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

141,262 mi
Last recorded141,262 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF23 CMR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 141,262 miles

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

underside has slight surface rust

Pass 20 Sep 2024 139,545 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2023 135,038 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant low

general underside rust

Pass 29 Sep 2022 134,520 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 134,520 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 132,989 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 22 Sep 2020 131,129 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 125,684 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 125,684 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2018 119,583 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 116,329 miles

Corrosion hole in nearside front inner sill/floor is not within prescribed area

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear jacking point is corroded slightly

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall is damaged but no cords are visible

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 116,301 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point area (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion hole in nearside front inner sill/floor is not within prescribed area

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear jacking point is corroded slightly

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall is damaged but no cords are visible

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 113,758 miles

o/s/f shocker lift

o/s/f tyre wear on edges

power steering pipe seeping

rear brake pads low

rear indicator fading

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Sep 2016 113,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f shocker lift

o/s/f tyre wear on edges

power steering pipe seeping

rear brake pads low

rear indicator fading

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2015 111,990 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre has cuts to outer tread

offside rear tyre outer tread cracking

Fail 19 Jun 2015 111,988 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre has cuts to outer tread

offside rear tyre outer tread cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2014 109,238 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 108,324 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 105,828 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 103,471 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 103,471 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 98,908 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 98,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 96,172 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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F23 CMR is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Orange with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1994 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 122,065 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F23 CMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F23 CMR registered?

F23 CMR is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is F23 CMR safe to buy?

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