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L123 DRH

1994 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,738 mi
Last recorded148,738 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 DRH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 148,738 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 148,439 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 148,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2010 148,255 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 136,386 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2006 136,065 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 122,141 miles

no advice items on advice document no 920296005344 have been repaired

Fail 2 Nov 2005 122,141 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

hand brake travel high

rear brake inbalance of 42%

sound deadening fouling propshaft

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

two centre stop light bulbs inoperative

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

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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L123 DRH is a 1994 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L123 DRH, 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 L123 DRH registered?

L123 DRH is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 17 March 1994.

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