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FOI 1086

1994 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

130,873 mi
Last recorded130,873 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOI 1086
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 130,873 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 129,513 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 128,688 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 128,150 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 126,134 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 126,134 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 124,011 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 121,463 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 118,645 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 115,100 miles

Near side front fog not working

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak engine

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 110,516 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 105,799 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATING

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE AND GEAR BOX

Fail 24 Jul 2012 105,793 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

NEAR SIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATING

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE AND GEAR BOX

Pass 26 Jul 2011 103,346 miles

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 98,194 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 92,971 miles

o/s anti roll bar link rubber split

Pass 4 Jun 2008 87,776 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 83,750 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 79,851 miles

engine has water leak

nearside front flexible brake hose damp,no damage,no swelling or leak under pressure

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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FOI 1086 is a 1994 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FOI 1086, 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 FOI 1086?

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What year was FOI 1086 registered?

FOI 1086 is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 10 August 1994.

Is FOI 1086 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOI 1086 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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