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L124 KJV

1994 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,297 mi
Last recorded176,297 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL124 KJV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 176,297 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 176,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 176,287 miles

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Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

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

brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 165,835 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 163,018 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 163,010 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 159,524 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 147,353 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 129,260 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 128,248 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2005 128,248 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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L124 KJV is a 1994 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L124 KJV, 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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L124 KJV is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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